Fluminense triumphed over Chapecoense in a close win on Sunday, 2-1, in a game related to matchweek 13 of Brazil Serie A. To this matchday, Luis Zubeldía's team came from a win, and Fábio Matias's team came from two defeats.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
The first goal was scored by Jefferson Savarino after 56 minutes, from the penalty spot. With 78 minutes on the clock, Ênio fired home for Chapecoense, with a right-foot strike from outside the penalty box. John Kennedy netted the last goal after 86 minutes with a left-foot strike. In the closing stages of the game, Fábio Matias's team saw Eduardo Doma get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.
After the result Fluminense are 3rd in the table, with 26 points, while Chapecoense sit 20th place, with 8 points. In their next fixture, Luis Zubeldía's team will play away against Internacional, while Fábio Matias's team will play at home against Red Bull Bragantino.
