“Eduardo Sasha broke the deadlock for Bragantino against the run of early play, finishing from Jose Herrera's assist to make it 1-0. The goal came after Fluminense had wasted two decent chances — Rodrigo Huendra Almeida's blocked shot at 17' and Hercules Pereira do Nascimento's saved effort at 25' — and Bragantino punished the hosts on the counter.”
Pivotal“The final whistle descended into chaos as Fabinho and John Kennedy were both dismissed for violent conduct in stoppage time, while four players — Tiago Volpi, Juan Pablo Freytes, Ignácio and Henry Mosquera — all received yellow cards in a mass confrontation that marred the finish to a tense draw.”
Pivotal
Fluminense
Bragantino
Outstanding performance
Fluminense•DefenderFluminense dominated virtually every statistical category at the Maracanã — 66% possession, 20 shots, 81 dangerous attacks and 11 corners — yet found themselves chasing the game after Eduardo Sasha punished their early profligacy with a 27th-minute opener for Bragantino. Despite their overwhelming control, Fluminense mustered just two shots on target all evening, squandering both big chances they created and failing to convert a stat sheet that should have produced a comfortable win. The match turned into something far more chaotic in the final stages: Agustín Sant'Anna was dismissed for violent conduct in the 64th minute, reducing Bragantino to ten men, and then an extraordinary final whistle saw Fabinho and John Kennedy both sent off for violent conduct in the 90th minute, while four yellow cards were distributed simultaneously amid what appeared to be a heated melee near the end. Bragantino, sitting deep with 18 tackles and absorbing wave after wave of pressure, ground out a point that feels like a significant moment for their survival hopes, while Fluminense — despite their dominance — will be left frustrated by an inability to break down a resolute defensive block when it mattered most.
How entertaining was this match?
Luciano Federico Acosta takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Ezequiel Cano's right-footed shot misses the target.
Offside.
Yellow card for Henry Mosquera.
Red card shown to Fabio Silva de Freitas.
Juan Pablo Freytes receives a yellow card.
Yellow card issued to Ignacio Da Silva Oliveira.
John Kennedy receives a red card.
Fabio Silva de Freitas is on, and Rodrigo Huendra Almeida is off.
Tiago VolpiYellow CardYellow card issued to Tiago Luis Volpi.
Shot by Givanildo Vieira De Souza, Hulk, with his left foot, but it missed.
Claudio Rodrigues Gomes takes a shot with his right foot, but Guga saves it.
Shot by Givanildo Vieira De Souza, Hulk, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Matheus Fernandes Siqueira comes on for Eric Dos Santos Rodrigues.
Pedro Henrique Ribeiro Goncalves is on, and Fernando Dos Santos Pedro is off.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Givanildo Vieira De Souza, Hulk, is blocked.
Ezequiel Cano is substituted for Hercules Pereira do Nascimento.
Hercules Pereira do Nascimento takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Jose Hurtado takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Fernando Dos Santos Pedro takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Yellow card shown to Alix Vinicius de Souza Sampaio.
Henry Mosquera is on, and Jose Herrera is off.
Jose Hurtado is substituted for Eduardo Sasha.
Red card shown to Agustin SantAnna.
Yellow card shown to Agustin SantAnna.
Lucas Henrique Barbosa takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Lucas Henrique Barbosa takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Shot by Givanildo Vieira De Souza, Hulk, with his left foot, but it misses the target.
Shot by Givanildo Vieira De Souza, Hulk, with his left foot, misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Juan Pablo Freytes takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Agustin Canobbio Graviz is on, and Kevin Serna is off.
Corner awarded.
On comes John Kennedy, off goes Jefferson Savarino.
Shot by Givanildo Vieira De Souza, Hulk, with his left foot, misses the target.
Juan Pablo Freytes takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Jefferson Savarino takes a header shot but misses.
Ignacio Da Silva Oliveira is on, and Jemmes is off.
The first half ends with a score of 0-1.
Shot by Givanildo Vieira De Souza, known as Hulk, is blocked.
Kevin Serna takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Kevin Serna takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Jefferson Savarino takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Hercules Pereira do Nascimento takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Juan Pablo Freytes is on, and Julian Millan is off.
Shot by Givanildo Vieira De Souza, Hulk, with his left foot, but it missed.
Eduardo SashaGoal! Eduardo Sasha scores with a header.
assist: José Herrera
Goal! Eduardo Sasha scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Jose Herrera.
Hercules Pereira do Nascimento takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Offside.
Rodrigo Huendra Almeida takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Shot by Givanildo Vieira De Souza, Hulk, with his left foot, but it missed.
Corner awarded.
Fernando Dos Santos Pedro takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Kick-off! The referee is Davi de Oliveira Lacerda.
Two of Serie A's top-five sides collide at the Maracanã in a high-stakes Friday night showdown, with Fluminense (3rd, 31pts) hosting Bragantino (5th, 29pts) in a match that could reshape the title race. The hosts carry the psychological baggage of a humiliating 4-2 reverse against this opponent and will be desperate to restore pride and extend their unbeaten home record against the Paulistas.
