Fluminense defeated Internacional 2-1 with a second-half comeback at the Maracanã on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, during the 33rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The Tricolor secured three points to climb to 54 points and fifth place in the standings under coach Marcão.
First-Half Pressure Yields No Breakthrough
Fluminense started the match pressing their opponents and recorded the first shot on goal after four minutes through Canobbio. The Uruguayan collected the ball on the left flank, set himself, and struck toward goal before the goalkeeper made the save. Controlling possession and utilizing quick transitions, the home side carved out another clear opening in the 22nd minute when Canobbio tested the goalkeeper again following a cross from Hulk.
The team continued searching for gaps in the visitors’ defense as the first half stretched into stoppage time. Guga delivered a cross toward Hulk, whose header deflected off a defender and went wide. Moments later, Hércules curled a long-range effort just past the goal frame, leaving the match scoreless at halftime.
Second-Half Deficit and Late Comeback Goals
Fluminense fell behind in the opening minute of the second half when Alan Patrick scored for Internacional. The Tricolor responded with sustained pressure as Canobbio narrowly missed an equalizer in the 11th minute, cutting past a defender before his shot drifted past the post. One minute later, Canobbio slipped a pass to Castillo inside the area, but the Argentine’s shot was stopped by the goalkeeper. Hércules then unleashed another dangerous strike that flew narrowly wide of the left post.
The persistence paid off in the 33rd minute. Hércules pounced on a loose ball following a free kick and drove a first-time shot from outside the area past the goalkeeper to tie the match at 1-1. Deep into stoppage time, Guga crossed for Castillo, whose initial shot was saved, allowing Acosta to hammer home the rebound and seal the 2-1 victory.
Match Details and Upcoming Fixture
Fluminense lined up with Fábio in goal; Guga, Ignácio, Thiago Silva, and Renê (later replaced by Arana) across the back; Hércules, Nonato, and Ganso (Acosta) in midfield; and Canobbio (Serna), Savarino (Wesley Natã), and Hulk (Castillo) leading the attack. Internacional countered with Kaua Jesus; Bruno Gomes, Maripan, Juninho, and Aguirre; Ronaldo (João Victor), Thiago Maia (Villagra), and Alan Patrick (Paulinho); Bernabei (Vitinho), Matheus Bahia, and Alerrandro. Referee Lucas Casagrande officiated the fixture, assisted by Bruno Boschilia and Francisco Chaves Bezerra Junior. Ignácio and Renê received yellow cards for Fluminense, while Aguirre was cautioned for Internacional.
Following the victory, Fluminense sits on 54 points in fifth place and will return to action on Friday, November 6, 2026, to face Vitória for the 34th round of the competition at the Barradão in Salvador.
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