Match report

Fluminense Defeats Gremio 2-1 in Serie A Showdown

Fluminense
Fluminense
2–1
FT
Gremio
Gremio
Jan 28, 2026

Fluminense held off a late charge by Gremio to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory in their Serie A encounter on Saturday. The game was defined by two early goals from Fluminense, scored by Nonato and L. Acosta, which ultimately proved decisive despite Carlos Vinicius's consolation goal for Gremio later in the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Fluminense 2-1 Gremio
  • • Nonato scored the opening goal for Fluminense at minute 46
  • • L. Acosta netted the second for Fluminense at minute 59, assisted by Renê
  • • Carlos Vinicius reduced the deficit for Gremio with a goal in the 75th minute
  • • Fluminense made five substitutions, while Gremio made four

Lineups

Fluminense

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Fabio (G)
  • 2 Samuel Xavier (D)
  • 3 Jemmes (D)
  • 22 J. Freytes (D)
  • 6 Rene (D)
  • 16 Nonato (M)
  • 8 Martinelli (M)
  • 17 A. Canobbio (M)
  • 32 L. Acosta (M)
  • 90 K. Serna (M)
  • 99 John Kennedy (F)

Substitutes

  • 98 Vitor Eudes
  • 4 Ignacio
  • 5 F. Bernal
  • 9 Everaldo
  • 10 PH Ganso
  • 11 J. Savarino
  • 13 Guilherme Arana
  • 21 Igor Rabello
  • 23 Guga
  • 30 S. Moreno
  • 45 Lima
  • 94 Otavio

Gremio

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Weverton (G)
  • 18 Joao Pedro (D)
  • 53 Gustavo Martins (D)
  • 3 Wagner Leonardo (D)
  • 23 Marlon (D)
  • 17 Dodi (M)
  • 29 Arthur Melo (M)
  • 21 Tete (M)
  • 8 Edenilson (M)
  • 9 F. Amuzu (M)
  • 95 Carlos Vinicius (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Gabriel Grando
  • 14 Marcos Rocha
  • 38 Caio Paulista
  • 44 Viery
  • 10 F. Cristaldo
  • 19 E. Noriega
  • 39 Tiago
  • 88 Willian
  • 7 C. Pavon
  • 16 A. Aravena
  • 77 Andre Henrique
  • 99 J. Enamorado

Timeline

  1. Fluminense
    40' Fluminense Card · Yellow Card
    Nonato

    Foul

  2. Gremio
    45'+2 Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Dodi

    Foul

  3. Gremio
    46' Gremio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: João Pedro · On: Marcos Rocha
  4. Fluminense
    46' Fluminense Goal · Normal Goal
    Nonato
  5. Fluminense
    59' Fluminense Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Acosta · Assist: Renê
  6. Gremio
    60' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Amuzu · On: C. Pavon
  7. Gremio
    61' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dodi · On: Willian
  8. Gremio
    74' Gremio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Tete · On: J. Enamorado
  9. Gremio
    75' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlos Vinicius · Assist: Gustavo Martins
  10. Fluminense
    78' Fluminense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Acosta · On: F. Bernal
  11. Fluminense
    78' Fluminense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nonato · On: Ganso
  12. Fluminense
    79' Fluminense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Serna · On: J. Savarino
  13. Fluminense
    86' Fluminense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Canobbio · On: S. Moreno
  14. Gremio
    86' Gremio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Carlos Vinicius · On: Andre Henrique
  15. Fluminense
    90' Fluminense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: John Kennedy · On: Everaldo

Match Stats

Stat Fluminense Gremio
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 82%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 12
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 490 448
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 2.25 1.58
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 415 367
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nonato's goal just after halftime shifted momentum in favor of Fluminense and set them on course for victory.
  • ▸ The introduction of multiple substitutes by Gremio late in the game, including Andre Henrique for Carlos Vinicius, signaled a push to level the match.