Match report

Fluminense Defeats Corinthians 3-1 in Serie A Showdown

Fluminense
Fluminense
3–1
FT
Corinthians
Corinthians
Apr 2, 2026

Fluminense emerged victorious in a hard-fought Serie A encounter, defeating Corinthians 3-1. Goals from John Kennedy, Hércules, and R. Castillo were pivotal in securing the win for Fluminense, despite a late consolation goal from Andre for Corinthians.

Key Facts

  • • John Kennedy scored the opening goal for Fluminense in the 20th minute, assisted by K. Serna.
  • • Hércules extended the lead in stoppage time of the first half with a solo effort.
  • • Fluminense's third goal came from R. Castillo in the 83rd minute, assisted by Matheus Martinelli.
  • • Andre scored a late consolation goal for Corinthians in the 89th minute.
  • • Corinthians were reduced to ten men after Allan was sent off in the 55th minute for unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • • Fluminense had two players, L. Acosta and Hércules, receive yellow cards.

Lineups

Fluminense

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Fábio (G)
  • 2 Samuel Xavier (D)
  • 3 Jemmes (D)
  • 22 Juan Freytes (D)
  • 6 Renê (D)
  • 35 Hércules (M)
  • 8 Matheus Martinelli (M)
  • 11 Jefferson Savarino (M)
  • 32 Luciano Acosta (M)
  • 90 Kevin Serna (M)
  • 9 John Kennedy (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Ganso
  • 7 Yeferson Soteldo
  • 19 Rodrigo Castillo
  • 25 Alisson
  • 14 Germán Cano
  • 21 Igor Rabello
  • 94 Otávio
  • 4 Ignácio
  • 13 Guilherme Arana
  • 98 Vitor Eudes
  • 29 Julián Millán
  • 23 Guga

Corinthians

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 51 Kauê (G)
  • 2 Matheuzinho (D)
  • 3 Gabriel Paulista (D)
  • 13 Gustavo Henrique (D)
  • 21 Matheus Bidu (D)
  • 35 Charles (M)
  • 29 Allan (M)
  • 7 Breno Bidon (M)
  • 8 Rodrigo Garro (M)
  • 49 André Luiz (M)
  • 9 Yuri Alberto (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 Matheus Pereira
  • 77 Jesse Lingard
  • 26 Fabrizio Angileri
  • 52 Zakaria Labyad
  • 61 Dieguinho
  • 40 Felipe Longo
  • 4 João Pedro Tchoca
  • 20 Pedro Milans
  • 31 Kayke Ferrari
  • 18 Pedro Raul
  • 11 Vitinho
  • 5 André Ramalho

Timeline

  1. Fluminense
    20' Fluminense Goal · Normal Goal
    John Kennedy · Assist: K. Serna
  2. Corinthians
    35' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Bidu
  3. Fluminense
    45'+3 Fluminense Goal · Normal Goal
    Hércules
  4. Corinthians
    46' Corinthians subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Breno Bidon · On: J. Lingard
  5. Corinthians
    46' Corinthians subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Charles · On: M. Pereira
  6. Corinthians
    46' Corinthians subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matheus Bidu · On: Fabrizio Angileri
  7. Fluminense
    52' Fluminense Card · Yellow Card
    L. Acosta
  8. Corinthians
    55' Corinthians Card · Red Card
    Allan

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  9. Corinthians
    62' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Andre

    Holding

  10. Fluminense
    69' Fluminense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Acosta · On: Ganso
  11. Fluminense
    70' Fluminense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Serna · On: Y. Soteldo
  12. Corinthians
    76' Corinthians subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Yuri Alberto · On: Z. Labyad
  13. Corinthians
    77' Corinthians subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Garro · On: Dieguinho
  14. Fluminense
    77' Fluminense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: John Kennedy · On: R. Castillo
  15. Fluminense
    77' Fluminense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Hércules · On: Alisson
  16. Fluminense
    83' Fluminense Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Castillo · Assist: Matheus Martinelli
  17. Fluminense
    86' Fluminense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matheus Martinelli · On: G. Cano
  18. Corinthians
    89' Corinthians Goal · Normal Goal
    Andre
  19. Corinthians
    90'+4 Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pereira

    Holding

Match Stats

Stat Fluminense Corinthians
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 88% 83%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 20 12
Corners 8 10
Total Passes 526 337
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 10 4
xG 1.84 0.57
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 465 279
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 10 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card given to Allan in the 55th minute significantly shifted the momentum in favor of Fluminense, allowing them to dominate possession and score a third goal.
  • ▸ Corinthians' late goal by Andre in the 89th minute provided a brief flicker of hope but was ultimately not enough to alter the outcome of the game.