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Fluminense secured their spot in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil with a 2-1 victory over Operário-PR at the Maracanã on Tuesday (12), but the performance left much to be desired. Goals from Savarino and Acosta sealed the win, with Felipe Augusto pulling one back for the visitors. Despite advancing, the Tricolor were once again booed by the fans at the final whistle.
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The team’s next challenge is against São Paulo on Saturday (16) in the Brasileirão, also at the Maracanã. That match will also feature the presentation of new signing Hulk to the home supporters.
How the Game Unfolded: A Lackluster First Half Despite Two Goals
Fluminense took an early lead from the penalty spot in the eighth minute, with Savarino sending the keeper the wrong way. However, the home side soon dropped their intensity, allowing Operário to grow into the game and threaten Fábio’s goal. The Tricolor regained control when Lucho Acosta pounced on a loose ball in the area, rounding the keeper to make it 2-0 after just three minutes.
A Sleepy Second Half
With the result seemingly secure, Fluminense eased off the gas, showing little urgency even as they looked to rebuild confidence ahead of a decisive Libertadores run. The team’s lack of focus nearly cost them when Felipe Augusto capitalized on defensive sloppiness to halve the deficit in the 37th minute. Only Edwin Torres’ subsequent red card prevented a tense finish for the hosts.
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Lance! Analysis
💡 The early penalty set the tone for a night where Fluminense, clearly the superior side, did just enough to win against Operário—and nothing more.
🏅 Player of the Match: Hércules. Not a memorable performance overall, but the midfielder ran tirelessly, contributing both in attack and defense, providing a spark of energy in an otherwise lethargic display from his teammates.
📉 Underperformer: Jemmes. The defender made a critical error on Operário’s goal, failing to cut out a cross that sailed across the box.
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Match Details: Fluminense 2-1 Operário-PR
– Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 21:30 (Brasília time)
– Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
– Goals: Savarino (8′ 1T), Acosta (37′ 1T), Felipe Augusto (37′ 2T)
– Yellow Cards: Guga, Jemmes, Acosta (FLU); Cuenú, Aylon, Edwin Torres (OPE)
– Red Card: Edwin Torres (OPE)
Lineups
Fluminense (Coach: Luis Zubeldía): Fabio; Guga, Jemmes, Freytes, Arana; Nonato (Bernal), Hércules, Acosta (Ganso); Savarino, Canobbio (Serna), John Kennedy (Castillo).
Operário-PR (Coach: Luizinho Lopes): Vagner; Doka, Cuenú, Miranda, Moraes (Gabriel Feliciano); Índio (Neto Paraíba), Vinícius Diniz (Felipe Augusto), Boschilia; Berto (Pedro Vilhena), Pablo, Aylon (Edwin Torres).
Referee: João Vitor Gobi (SP)
Assistants: Alex Ang Ribeiro (SP) and Miguel Cataneo Ribeiro da Costa (SP)
VAR: Emerson de Almeida Ferreira (MG)
