Match report

Fluminense Defeats Fortaleza EC 2–1 in Serie A Clash

Fluminense
Fluminense
2–1
FT
Fortaleza EC
Fortaleza EC
Aug 16, 2025

Fluminense emerged victorious against Fortaleza EC in their Serie A encounter. Goals from G. Cano and A. Canobbio put Fluminense ahead early on, while Breno Lopes managed a consolation goal for the visitors. The game was marked by numerous tactical substitutions as both teams sought to control momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Fluminense 2–1 Fortaleza EC
  • • G. Cano (9') and A. Canobbio (64') scored for Fluminense
  • • Breno Lopes scored for Fortaleza EC at 73'
  • • Two yellow cards were issued to players from Fortaleza EC in the first half

Lineups

Fluminense

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Fabio (G)
  • 2 Samuel Xavier (D)
  • 40 Davi Schuindt (D)
  • 26 Manoel (D)
  • 6 Rene (D)
  • 8 Martinelli (M)
  • 5 F. Bernal (M)
  • 90 K. Serna (M)
  • 10 PH Ganso (M)
  • 11 Keno (M)
  • 14 G. Cano (F)

Substitutes

  • 98 Vitor Eudes
  • 9 Everaldo
  • 17 A. Canobbio
  • 18 R. Lezcano
  • 23 Guga
  • 28 Riquelme Felipe
  • 29 Thiago Santos
  • 32 L. Acosta
  • 35 Hercules
  • 45 Lima
  • 46 Julio Fidelis
  • 99 John Kennedy

Fortaleza EC

Starting XI

  • 23 H. Leite (G)
  • 2 Tinga (D)
  • 33 E. Britez (D)
  • 3 G. Avila (D)
  • 36 Weverson (D)
  • 88 Lucas Sasha (M)
  • 20 Matheus Rossetto (M)
  • 80 J. Herrera (M)
  • 22 Yago Pikachu (M)
  • 77 K. Andrade (M)
  • 9 J. Lucero (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Vinicius Silvestre
  • 6 Bruno Pacheco
  • 8 Emmanuel Martinez
  • 14 E. Mancuso
  • 16 Diogo Barbosa
  • 17 Ze Welison
  • 18 Deyverson
  • 19 Allanzinho
  • 26 Breno Lopes
  • 27 A. Bareiro
  • 28 d. S. Guilherme C.
  • 38 Lucca Prior

Timeline

  1. Fortaleza EC
    ?' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Breno Lopes

    Argument

  2. Fluminense
    9' Fluminense Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Cano · Assist: K. Serna
  3. Fluminense
    24' Fluminense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Keno · On: A. Canobbio
  4. Fortaleza EC
    43' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    K. Andrade

    Foul

  5. Fortaleza EC
    45'+2 Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    E. Brítez

    Argument

  6. Fluminense
    45'+4 Fluminense Var · Penalty cancelled
    Matheus Martinelli
  7. Fortaleza EC
    46' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Andrade · On: Lucca Prior
  8. Fluminense
    55' Fluminense Card · Yellow Card
    F. Bernal

    Foul

  9. Fortaleza EC
    57' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lucero

    Foul

  10. Fortaleza EC
    63' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Lucero · On: Deyverson
  11. Fortaleza EC
    63' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Herrera · On: Breno Lopes
  12. Fluminense
    64' Fluminense Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Canobbio · Assist: K. Serna
  13. Fluminense
    67' Fluminense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matheus Martinelli · On: Hércules
  14. Fortaleza EC
    73' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Yago Pikachu · On: Allanzinho
  15. Fortaleza EC
    73' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal Goal
    Breno Lopes · Assist: Allanzinho
  16. Fluminense
    80' Fluminense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Cano · On: Everaldo
  17. Fluminense
    80' Fluminense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ganso · On: Lima
  18. Fortaleza EC
    86' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matheus Rossetto · On: A. Bareiro

Match Stats

Stat Fluminense Fortaleza EC
Fouls 10 18
Pass Accuracy 81% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 12
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 393 515
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 0.92 1.95
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 319 445
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fluminense took an early lead with a goal by G. Cano in the 9th minute, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ A. Canobbio's second goal at the 64-minute mark solidified Fluminense's dominance before Fortaleza EC managed to score through Breno Lopes at 73'.