Fluminense 2-1 Remo: Hulk and K. Serna complete comeback

Fluminense came from behind to beat Remo 2-1 at Estádio do Maracanã on Saturday, August 22, securing three points in Serie A’s 24th round. Remo led at half-time through Jaja, but goals from Hulk and K. Serna turned the match around after the interval.

Remo take the lead before the break

Fluminense started with the greater share of the ball, but Remo produced the decisive moment in the first half. Jaja opened the scoring in the 31st minute, finishing a move assisted by Marcelinho. The goal gave Remo a 1-0 lead at the interval, despite Fluminense’s territorial control.

Fluminense made an early change when Samuel Xavier was replaced by Julio Fidelis in the 44th minute. Hercules, who had been booked in the fourth minute, was then withdrawn for Nonato at half-time. A. Canobbio also made way for K. Serna at the interval as coach Marcao adjusted his 4-2-3-1 formation.

Fluminense turn pressure into a comeback

The home side’s pressure eventually produced an equaliser in the 66th minute. Hulk scored from an assist by Y. Soteldo, bringing Fluminense level at 1-1. Their winning goal arrived in the 83rd minute, when K. Serna completed the turnaround after being set up by Riquelme Felipe.

Remo made changes of their own, with Vitor Bueno replaced by David Braga in the 61st minute before Marcelinho and Jaja were withdrawn for A. Galeano and Alef Manga in the 70th. Yago Pikachu received Remo’s only recorded card in the 81st minute, while Fluminense finished with one yellow card, belonging to Hercules.

Statistics underline home dominance

The scoreline was close, but the match statistics pointed clearly towards Fluminense. They held 76% possession, completed 523 passes with 93% accuracy and registered 13 total shots to Remo’s two. Fluminense also had five shots on target, compared with one for the visitors, and forced five saves from Marcelo Rangel. Their four corners and eight shots inside the box further reflected their attacking control.

The figures also show how efficiently Remo used their limited opportunities: Jaja’s goal came from a side that managed only one shot on target. Fluminense’s expected-goals figure was 0.57 against Remo’s 0.20, while both goalkeepers were credited with 0.28 goals prevented.

Table impact and standout performer

Fluminense, listed fourth before the match with 38 points from 23 games, move to 41 points after their 10th win. Remo remain on 23 points after their 10th defeat and continue to occupy 18th place in the supplied Serie A standings. Jaja was the highest-rated player, earning 7.9 after 58 minutes, with one goal, one shot on target and three tackles despite Remo’s defeat.