Fluminense Stumbles in Serie A opener,Falls to Fortaleza 2-0
FORTALEZA,Brazil – Fluminense began their Campeonato Brasileiro campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Fortaleza at the Arena Castelão on Saturday.Despite creating several scoring opportunities, Fluminense failed to convert and left empty-handed.
Early Goals Haunt Fluminense
Fortaleza’s Juan Lucero scored early, finding the net just three minutes into the match, putting Fluminense on the back foot. Fortaleza extended their lead in the 20th minute when Tinga scored, making it 2-0.
Fluminense’s offensive Efforts Fall Short
Following the initial setbacks, Fluminense, led by coach Mano Menezes, adjusted their formation, bringing in Lima to replace Serna, leading to increased ball possession. German Cano nearly scored in the 17th minute, but his shot narrowly missed the left post. Later in the first half, Jhon Arias created opportunities, but fortaleza’s defense held firm.
second-Half Push Not Enough
Fluminense started the second half with renewed energy, nearly scoring in the opening minute. Guga and Arias combined well, but Guga’s shot went just wide. Later,attempts by Cano and Martinelli were either blocked or missed the target. Late efforts from Keno and Lezcano also proved futile, leaving Fluminense unable to reduce the deficit.
Looking Ahead: Copa Sudamericana
Fluminense will now travel to Manizales, Colombia, to face Once Caldas in their opening match of the Conmebol Sul-Americana 2025, scheduled for Tuesday.
Match Details
Campeonato Brasileiro – Round 1
March 29, 2025, 18:30 (Brasilia Time)
Arena Castelão, Fortaleza
Lineups:
Fortaleza (2): joão Ricardo, Tinga (David Luiz), Kuscevic, Titi, Diogo Barbosa, Pol Fernández, Lucas Sasha (pochettino), Emmanuel Martínez (José Welison), Yago Pikachu, Lucero (Deyverson), Marinho (Moisés). Coach: Juan Vojvoda.
Fluminense (0): Fábio; Guga, Thiago Silva, Freytes, Renê (Lavega), Martinelli, Hércules (Lezcano), Jhon Arias, Kevin serna (Lima), Canobbio (Keno), Germán Cano (Everaldo). Coach: Mano Menezes.
Goals:
Lucero (3′ 1H), Tinga (20′ 1H) (FOR)
Cautions:
Moisés (FOR)
Officials:
Referee: Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima
Assistants: Alex ang Ribeiro and Eduardo Gonçalves da Cruz
Fluminense Stumbles in serie A Opener,Falls too Fortaleza 2-0
FORTALEZA,Brazil – Fluminense began their Campeonato Brasileiro campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Fortaleza at the Arena Castelão on Saturday.Despite creating several scoring opportunities, fluminense failed to convert and left empty-handed.
Early Goals Haunt Fluminense
Fortaleza’s Juan Lucero scored early, finding the net just three minutes into the match, putting Fluminense on the back foot. Fortaleza extended their led in the 20th minute when Tinga scored, making it 2-0.
Fluminense’s Offensive Efforts Fall Short
Following the initial setbacks, Fluminense, led by coach Mano Menezes, adjusted their formation, bringing in Lima to replace Serna, leading to increased ball possession. German Cano nearly scored in the 17th minute, but his shot narrowly missed the left post. later in the first half,Jhon Arias created opportunities,but Fortaleza’s defense held firm.
Second-Half push Not Enough
Fluminense started the second half with renewed energy, nearly scoring in the opening minute.Guga and Arias combined well, but Guga’s shot went just wide. Later, attempts by Cano and Martinelli were either blocked or missed the target.Late efforts from Keno and Lezcano also proved futile,leaving Fluminense unable to reduce the deficit.
Looking Ahead: Copa Sudamericana
Fluminense will now travel to Manizales, Colombia, to face Once Caldas in their opening match of the Conmebol Sul-Americana 2025, scheduled for Tuesday.
Match Details
Campeonato Brasileiro – Round 1
March 29, 2025, 18:30 (Brasilia Time)
Arena Castelão, Fortaleza
Lineups:
Fortaleza (2): João Ricardo, Tinga (David Luiz), Kuscevic, Titi, Diogo Barbosa, Pol Fernández, Lucas Sasha (Pochettino), Emmanuel Martínez (José Welison), Yago Pikachu, Lucero (Deyverson), Marinho (Moisés). Coach: Juan Vojvoda.
Fluminense (0): Fábio; Guga, Thiago Silva, Freytes, Renê (Lavega), Martinelli, Hércules (Lezcano), Jhon Arias, Kevin serna (Lima), Canobbio (Keno), Germán Cano (Everaldo). Coach: Mano Menezes.
Goals:
Lucero (3′ 1H), Tinga (20′ 1H) (FOR)
Cautions:
Moisés (FOR)
Officials:
Referee: Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima
Assistants: Alex Ang Ribeiro and Eduardo Gonçalves da Cruz
Q&A: Fluminense’s serie A Defeat
Why did fluminense lose to Fortaleza?
Fluminense conceded two early goals, setting the tone for the match. Despite creating chances, they failed to capitalize on them, while Fortaleza’s defense proved resilient.
Who were the goalscorers for Fortaleza?
Juan Lucero scored in the 3rd minute, and Tinga scored in the 20th minute.
What changes did Fluminense’s coach make during the match?
Mano menezes brought in Lima to replace Serna to try to inject more creativity into the midfield. He also made other substitutions later in the game.
What is the next match for Fluminense?
Fluminense will play against Once Caldas in the Conmebol Sul-Americana 2025 on Tuesday, in Manizales, Colombia.
What time was the match played?
The match was played on March 29, 2025, at 18:30 (Brasilia Time).
Did any players get cautioned?
Yes, Moisés from Fortaleza received a caution.
What can Fluminense do to improve in their next match?
They need to sharpen their finishing, tighten their defense, and get off to a better start.Focusing on early game strategies could greatly impact their performance.
Catch Fluminense’s next match as they strive to bounce back in the Copa Sudamericana!
