Match report
Sport Recife and Fluminense Draw 2-2 in Serie A Clash
Sport Recife
2–2
FT
Fluminense
Oct 1, 2025
In an exciting Serie A encounter, Sport Recife managed to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Fluminense. Despite falling behind twice, the home side showed resilience and determination to level the scoreline with late goals from Lucas Lima and Luan Cândido.
Key Facts
- • Sport Recife 2–2 Fluminense
- • Lucas Lima scored in the 73rd minute for Sport Recife
- • John Kennedy converted a penalty at the 83rd minute for Fluminense, making it 1-2
- • Luan Cândido equalized for Sport Recife in the 90th minute
Lineups
Sport Recife
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 Gabriel (G)
- 33 Matheus Alexandre (D)
- 15 Rafael Thyere (D)
- 40 Ramon Menezes (D)
- 36 Luan Candido (D)
- 17 Matheusinho (M)
- 14 C. Rivera (M)
- 58 Ze Lucas (M)
- 30 Chrystian Barletta (M)
- 19 Hyoran (F)
- 9 I. Ramirez (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Caique Franca
- 6 J. Silva
- 16 Igor Carius
- 55 V. Hugo
- 21 Lucas Kal
- 28 Pedro Augusto
- 10 Lucas Lima
- 20 R. Atencio
- 11 Romarinho
- 38 Leo Pereira
- 7 G. Paciencia
- 92 Pablo
Fluminense
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Fabio (G)
- 23 Guga (D)
- 4 Ignacio (D)
- 22 J. Freytes (D)
- 6 Rene (D)
- 8 Martinelli (M)
- 35 Hercules (M)
- 17 A. Canobbio (M)
- 32 L. Acosta (M)
- 90 K. Serna (M)
- 14 G. Cano (F)
Substitutes
- 98 Vitor Eudes
- 2 Samuel Xavier
- 5 F. Bernal
- 7 Y. Soteldo
- 9 Everaldo
- 11 Keno
- 12 G. Fuentes
- 21 Igor Rabello
- 29 Thiago Santos
- 45 Lima
- 94 Otavio
- 99 John Kennedy
Timeline
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33' Sport Recife Card · Yellow CardI. Ramirez
Argument
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45'+1 Fluminense Var · Goal cancelledMatheus Martinelli
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45'+3 Fluminense Card · Yellow CardIgnácio
Foul
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59' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 1Off: Chrystian Barletta · On: Romarinho
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59' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Ramirez · On: Pablo
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63' Sport Recife Card · Yellow CardMatheus Alexandre
Foul
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64' Fluminense Goal · Normal GoalL. Acosta · Assist: K. Serna
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67' Fluminense subst · Substitution 1Off: Guga · On: Samuel Xavier
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68' Sport Recife Card · Yellow CardZe Lucas
Foul
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70' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 3Off: Ze Lucas · On: Lucas Lima
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73' Sport Recife Goal · Normal GoalLucas Lima · Assist: Hyoran
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76' Fluminense subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Canobbio · On: Y. Soteldo
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76' Fluminense subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Acosta · On: Lima
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76' Fluminense subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Cano · On: John Kennedy
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80' Fluminense Var · Penalty confirmedIgnácio
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83' Fluminense Goal · PenaltyJohn Kennedy
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86' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 4Off: Matheusinho · On: Léo Pereira
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87' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 5Off: Hyoran · On: R. Atencio
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88' Fluminense subst · Substitution 5Off: Hércules · On: Otávio
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90' Sport Recife Goal · Normal GoalLuan Cândido
Match Stats
| Stat | Sport Recife | Fluminense |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 83% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 11 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 384 | 418 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 1.13 | 1.72 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 4 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 319 | 346 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Fluminense capitalized on a penalty confirmed via VAR to regain the lead at 83rd minute, after Lucas Lima had equalized earlier.
- ▸ Sport Recife found momentum in the closing moments when Luan Cândido scored an equalizer just before full-time.