Fluminense beat Santos in a close win on Sunday, 2-3, in a game relating to matchweek 12. To this matchday, Cuca's team came from a win, and Luis Zubeldía's team came from a defeat. John Kennedy was decisive with 1 goal.
After ten minutes, Gabriel Barbosa opened the scoring for Santos, with a right-foot strike inside the box. After 24 minutes, Jefferson Savarino fired home for Fluminense, with a right-foot strike.
After 57 minutes, Álvaro Barreal scored the second goal for Cuca's team, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty area. With 60 minutes on the clock, Rodrigo Castillo struck the second goal for Luis Zubeldía's team, through a header inside the box. John Kennedy scored the winning goal in the closing stages of the game.
After the result Fluminense are 3rd in the table, with 23 points, while Santos sit 15th place, with 13 points. Next up, Luis Zubeldía's team will play at home against Chapecoense. Meanwhile, Cuca's team visit Bahia.
