Luciano Acosta’s 90th-minute goal completes Fluminense’s 2-1 comeback

Fluminense 2-1 Internacional: Acosta decides it in the 90th minute

Late winner overturns the score

Fluminense completed a comeback at Estádio do Maracanã as Luciano Acosta scored in the 90th minute to make it 2-1. The late goal followed Internacional’s opener and Hércules Pereira do Nascimento’s equaliser, turning a home deficit into a Fluminense victory in Serie A’s Regular Season - 33.

Internacional took the lead in the 46th minute when Alan Patrick scored, assisted by Matheus Bahia, for a 0-1 score. Fluminense restored parity in the 78th minute through Hércules Pereira do Nascimento, making it 1-1, before Acosta supplied the decisive finish for 2-1.

Fluminense controlled the numbers

The scoreline came despite Fluminense controlling possession and much of the attacking play. The hosts had 76% possession, 16 shots to Internacional’s 13 and an expected-goals figure of 1.57 to 1.1. Their 693 accurate passes also contrasted with Internacional’s 161. Fluminense registered six shots on goal, compared with five for the visitors.

Luciano Acosta was among the match’s highest-rated players, with an 8.2 rating. He played 32 minutes, scored once, recorded one shot on target and supplied two key passes. Hércules also received an 8.2 rating after his equaliser.

Table impact and discipline

Before kick-off, Fluminense had 51 points and Internacional 35. Fluminense now have 54 points from 33 games, while Internacional remain on 35 and are provisionally #16. The gap is now 19 points. Flamengo lead Serie A with 70 points; Fluminense trail by 16 and Internacional by 35.

The game produced four yellow cards, including bookings for Alerrandro, Ignácio da Silva Oliveira, Renê Rodrigues Martins and Brian Aguirre. Neither side received a red card.