Fluminense relies on a youth team gem and achieves fourth consecutive victory

This Sunday, the Fluminense received, in the MaracanãO Bahia for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship 2024. Continuing the romantic novel with Mano Menezesthe tricolor fans see the team rising higher and higher and can already see the end of the Z-4 ​​on the horizon.

In the first half, the two teams alternated in control of the match. Bahia started better, dominating the first half, while Fluminense grew in the second half. Although the left side of the Tricolor carioca was the most dangerous, the goal came from the right, in a good play by Arias with Samuel Xavierwhich crossed to Kauã Elias open the scoreboard.

In the second half, Bahia put pressure on Fluminense and missed several clear goal opportunities. The most notable was Luciano Rodriguezwho, from inside the penalty area, wasted the best chance of the game. After this moment of pressure, Bahia kept possession of the ball, but without effectiveness. On the other hand, Fluminense had opportunities to increase their lead on counterattacks, but were unable to convert. Check out some data from the match:

• Ball possession: Fluminense 49.7% x 50.3% Bahia
• Finalizations (accurate): Fluminense 12 (6); Bahia 12 (3)
• Fouls committed: Fluminense 12 x 10 Bahia
• Successful passes (%): Fluminense 398 (93.2%); Bahia 407 (92.3%)

Now, Fluminense is preparing for the decisive game against Youthon Wednesday, at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Brazil’s Cup. Tricolor das Laranjeiras is looking to reverse the 3-2 defeat suffered in the first leg.

Bahia faces Botafogoalso on Wednesday, at 7 pm, at Arena Fonte Nova. After drawing 1-1 in the Rio de Janeirothe Tricolor baiano needs a simple victory at home to advance in the competition.