Match report
Fluminense Defeats Santos 1–0 in Serie A Clash
Fluminense
1–0
FT
Santos
Jul 29, 2023
Fluminense held off a determined Santos side to secure a narrow win by the scoreline of 1–0. The game saw an early flurry of yellow cards, with Fluminense players Nino and Marlon receiving cautions in quick succession. G. Cano's goal in the 77th minute proved decisive as Fluminense maintained their defensive solidity to see out the victory.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Fluminense 1–0 Santos
- • Goal: G. Cano (Fluminense, 77th minute)
- • Assist: J. Arias (Fluminense, 77th minute)
- • Yellow Cards: Nino (Fluminense), Marlon (Fluminense), Andre (Fluminense), L. Fernández (Fluminense), S. Mendoza (Santos), R. Fernández (Santos), Dodô (Santos), Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)
- • Substitutions: Lima for Marlon, Ganso for L. Fernández, Keno for Y. González
Lineups
Fluminense
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Fábio (G)
- 2 Samuel Xavier (D)
- 33 Nino (D)
- 4 Marlon (D)
- 16 Diogo Barbosa (D)
- 7 André (M)
- 8 Martinelli (M)
- 17 L. Fernández (M)
- 15 Y. González (M)
- 21 J. Arias (M)
- 14 G. Cano (F)
Substitutes
- 45 Lima
- 10 PH Ganso
- 11 Keno
- 44 David Braz
- 12 Marcelo
- 29 Thiago Santos
- 55 Daniel
- 23 Guga
- 9 John Kennedy
- 99 Lelê
- 13 Felipe Andrade
- 22 Pedro Rangel
Santos
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 34 João Paulo (G)
- 13 João Lucas (D)
- 28 Joaquim (D)
- 31 Alex de Oliveira (D)
- 16 Dodô (D)
- 19 Dodi (M)
- 14 R. Fernández (M)
- 23 Lucas Lima (M)
- 8 Jean Lucas (M)
- 20 S. Mendoza (M)
- 9 Marcos Leonardo (F)
Substitutes
- 30 Lucas Braga
- 12 Gabriel Inocêncio
- 29 Camacho
- 97 Luan Dias
- 11 J. Furch
- 24 Messias
- 36 Deivid Washington
- 1 Vladimir
- 43 Weslley Patati
- 2 Luiz Felipe
- 38 Kevyson
- 6 Sandry
Timeline
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10' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardNino
Foul
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18' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardMarlon
Foul
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20' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardAndre
Foul
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27' Santos Card · Yellow CardS. Mendoza
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42' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardL. Fernández
Foul
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45'+5 Santos Card · Yellow CardR. Fernández
Foul
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46' Fluminense subst · Substitution 1Off: Marlon · On: Lima
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47' Santos Card · Yellow CardDodô
Foul
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58' Fluminense subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Fernández · On: Ganso
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58' Fluminense subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. González · On: Keno
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63' Santos subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Mendoza · On: Lucas Braga
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64' Santos subst · Substitution 2Off: João Lucas · On: Gabriel Inocêncio
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69' Santos subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Fernández · On: Guilherme Camacho
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69' Santos subst · Substitution 4Off: Jean Lucas · On: Luan Dias
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75' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardMatheus Martinelli
Foul
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77' Fluminense Goal · Normal GoalG. Cano · Assist: J. Arias
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80' Santos subst · Substitution 5Off: Lucas Lima · On: J. Furch
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81' Fluminense subst · Substitution 4Off: Matheus Martinelli · On: David Braz
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87' Santos Card · Yellow CardJoão Paulo
Argument
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90' Santos Card · Yellow CardLucas Braga
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Fluminense | Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 75% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 577 | 219 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 0 |
| xG | 2.13 | 0.17 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 72% | 28% |
| Accurate Passes | 507 | 165 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow cards to Fluminense players Nino and Marlon in the 10th and 18th minutes set a tense tone for the match.
- ▸ G. Cano's goal in the 77th minute was pivotal as it broke the deadlock, giving Fluminense the lead they needed to secure three crucial points in the Brazilian Serie A.