Fluminense defeated Nova Iguaçu 1-0 at home, in the match corresponding to date 2 of the Brazil – Campeonato Carioca 2023 tournament. The home team scored the only goal of the game 43 minutes into the first half, through Lima . After an individual move on the right, the midfielder finished off the goal from the door of the area and dislodged the rival goalkeeper by nailing the ball in the right corner.
Nova Iguaçu had a chance to score that was almost equal, but Luã Lúcio’s shot ended up hitting the post.
Lima had a great performance. The Fluminense midfielder scored 1 goal.
David Braz also stood out. The Fluminense defender was important for rejecting 3 dangerous balls.
A high foul rate constantly interrupted the development of the game. There were 2 reprimands: Marrony and Índio. He was sent off for a direct red card, Bruninho Felipe in the 79th minute of the second half.
Fluminense’s manager, Fernando Diniz Silva, presented a 4-3-3 tactical arrangement with Pedro Rangel in goal; Guga, Vitor Mendes, David Braz and Jorge on the defensive line; Felipe Melo, Lima and Michel Araujo in the middle; and Marrony, Alan and Keno in the attack.
For their part, Carlos de Carvalho Vitor’s team came out with a 4-5-1 tactical arrangement with Max under the three sticks; Léo Fernandes, Michel, Gabriel and Bruninho Felipe in defense; Gustavo Nicola, Índio, Andrey, Ícaro and Ewerton Ronaldinho in midfield; and Nathan up front.
Felipe da Silva Gonçalves Paludo was in charge of supervising the order of play during the match.
On the next round, Fluminense will face Madureira as a visitor, while Nova Iguaçu will play Flamengo at home.
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