Match report
Fluminense 2-2 Vitoria: A Thrilling Draw in Serie A
Fluminense
2–2
FT
Vitoria
May 9, 2026
Fluminense and Vitoria staged a thrilling encounter, ending in a 2-2 draw in the Serie A match at the Maracanã. John Kennedy gave Fluminense the early lead, but Vitoria fought back with a penalty from Renato Kayzer and a goal from Rene. K. Serna scored a late equalizer for Fluminense, securing a hard-fought point for both teams in the competitive Serie A.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Fluminense 2-2 Vitoria
- • John Kennedy opened the scoring for Fluminense in the 36th minute
- • Renato Kayzer equalized with a penalty in the 63rd minute
- • Rene put Vitoria ahead with a goal in the 67th minute
- • K. Serna scored the equalizer for Fluminense in the 90th minute
- • Five yellow cards were issued during the match
Lineups
Fluminense
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Fábio (G)
- 2 Samuel Xavier (D)
- 4 Ignácio (D)
- 29 Julián Millán (D)
- 6 Renê (D)
- 16 Nonato (M)
- 25 Alisson (M)
- 11 Jefferson Savarino (M)
- 32 Luciano Acosta (M)
- 7 Yeferson Soteldo (M)
- 9 John Kennedy (F)
Substitutes
- 90 Kevin Serna
- 35 Hércules
- 19 Rodrigo Castillo
- 98 Vitor Eudes
- 22 Juan Pablo Freytes
- 21 Igor Rabello
- 23 Guga
- 13 Guilherme Arana
- 94 Otávio
- 17 Agustín Canobbio
- 5 Facundo Bernal
- 28 Riquelme Felipe
Vitoria
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Lucas Arcanjo (G)
- 45 Nathan Mendes (D)
- 26 Edenilson (D)
- 95 Caique Gonçalves (D)
- 36 Luan Cândido (D)
- 13 Ramon (D)
- 44 Gabriel Baralhas (M)
- 88 Zé Vitor (M)
- 6 Emmanuel Martínez (M)
- 79 Renato Kayzer (F)
- 91 Renê Sousa (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Diego Tarzia
- 71 Yuri Sena
- 83 Jamerson
- 77 Neris
- 62 Pablo Santos
- 11 Osvaldo
- 55 José Breno
- 20 Lucas Silva
- 8 Ronald
- 23 Fabrício Santos
- 7 Marinho
- 31 Renzo López
Timeline
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36' Fluminense Goal · Normal GoalJohn Kennedy
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49' Vitoria Card · Yellow CardRenato Kayzer
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60' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardAlisson
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63' Vitoria Goal · PenaltyRenato Kayzer
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67' Vitoria Goal · Normal GoalRene · Assist: Renato Kayzer
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73' Vitoria Card · Yellow CardRamon
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73' Fluminense subst · Substitution 1Off: Nonato · On: R. Castillo
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73' Fluminense subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Soteldo · On: K. Serna
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74' Fluminense subst · Substitution 3Off: Alisson · On: Hércules
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75' Vitoria subst · Substitution 1Off: Renato Kayzer · On: D. Tarzia
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76' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardSamuel Xavier
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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82' Vitoria subst · Substitution 2Off: Caique Gonçalves · On: José Breno
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82' Vitoria subst · Substitution 3Off: Rene · On: R. Lopez
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83' Fluminense subst · Substitution 4Off: Samuel Xavier · On: Guga
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83' Fluminense subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Savarino · On: Riquelme Felipe
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88' Vitoria subst · Substitution 4Off: Nathan Mendes · On: Neris
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88' Vitoria subst · Substitution 5Off: Gabriel Baralhas · On: Ronald
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90'+7 Fluminense Card · Yellow CardRenê
Tripping
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90' Fluminense Goal · Normal GoalK. Serna · Assist: John Kennedy
Match Stats
| Stat | Fluminense | Vitoria |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 515 | 381 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| xG | 1.05 | 1.25 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | 0.42 | 0.42 |
| Accurate Passes | 454 | 318 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Fluminense took the lead in the 36th minute through John Kennedy, but Vitoria fought back strongly
- ▸ Renato Kayzer's penalty in the 63rd minute marked a turning point, as Vitoria continued to press and scored again through Rene to take the lead
- ▸ K. Serna's late goal in the 90th minute ensured a dramatic finish and secured a point for Fluminense