Fine margins fall in Fluminense's favour at home

      Fluminense emerge victorious against São Paulo

      Published on: 2026/05/16 23:59 Updated on: 2026/05/21 01:51
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      Fluminense emerge victorious against São Paulo

      Fluminense triumphed over São Paulo, 2-1, on Saturday, relating to matchweek 16 of the Brazil Serie A. To this matchday, Luis Zubeldía's team came from a draw, and Milton Cruz's team came from a defeat.

      The first goal was scored by John Kennedy after 19 minutes, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty box. Shortly before the interval, Fluminense increased their lead with a goal from Agustín Canobbio with a right-foot strike. With this goal, Agustín Canobbio recorded his five goal of the current campaign.

      Dória netted the last goal in the 79th minute from a corner.

      After the result Fluminense are 3rd in the table, with 30 points, while São Paulo sit 4th place, with 24 points. In the next fixture, Luis Zubeldía's team will play away against Mirassol, while Milton Cruz's team will play at home against Botafogo.

      See the match events in the coverage by soccerzz.com.

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      match of the day

      USaturday, 16 May 2026 - 23:00
      Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã)
      Wilton Pereira Sampaio
      John Kennedy 19'
      Agustín Canobbio 44'
      Dória 79'

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