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Hércules and Savarino increase the score in the first half with goals in Fluminense x La Guaira for Libertadores 2026

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Fluminense advances on the scoreboard against La Guaira at Maracanã with 2 goals scored until the 49th minute of the first half. Hércules and Savarino put the Rio team at an advantage in Taça Conmebol Libertadores. The game is still underway with La Guaira looking to close the gap.

The match started off busy at the Maracanã stadium. Logo in the first minutes, the referee identified a foul inside the area and awarded a penalty to Fluminense in the 5th minute. Savarino went for the penalty and converted safely, opening the scoring for the Rio team.

Savarino scores a penalty after a foul by César by Silva

Hércules celebrates his goal in Vitória x Fluminense

La Guaira committed an unnecessary foul in the area 5 minutes into the first half. César from Silva took down Fluminense’s player and the referee went straight to awarding the penalty. Savarino positioned himself and hit hard to secure the first goal of the match. The attacker didn’t waste the opportunity and put Fluminense ahead.

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La Guaira later equalizes with a goal from Londoño

Aos 11 minutes, La Guaira responded quickly. Londoño took advantage of a cross from the left and finished from inside the area to equalize the score. The goal left everything balanced at Maracanã. Flabian Bedoya was the one who made the play that resulted in the goal, showing that the visiting team would not just come to defend themselves.

Hércules replaces Fluminense in front with cross

Aos 27 minutes into the first half, Hércules received the ball after a great sequence of passes from Fluminense on the right. Martinelli made the precise pass and Hércules invaded the area with freedom. The midfielder hit firmly and crossed, sending the ball into the back of the net. Fluminense returned to the advantage and continued to control the game until halftime.

Linha time of the main moves of the first half

  • 5th minute: Pênalti marked for Fluminense after César missed Silva in the area
  • 9th minute: Savarino converts the penalty with a safe shot on goal
  • 11th minute: Londoño takes advantage of the cross and equalizes the score with La Guaira
  • 22nd minute: Chance wasted by Londoño after a great cross from the left; Fábio makes category defense
  • 27th minute: Hércules scores after Martinelli’s pass from the right, replacing Fluminense in front

Fluminense maintains 52% possession of the ball compared to 48% for La Guaira. Até At the moment, the Rio team made 280 passes with 90% accuracy, while the visiting team completed 217 passes with 86% accuracy. The submissions also favor Fluminense, who has already attempted 3 shots against 4 from La Guaira.

Savarino seeks to expand advantage in the complement

Savarino appeared in dangerous moves during the first half and was responsible for Fluminense’s first goal. The attacker remains alert for new opportunities in the second half. The Rio team can also count on John Kennedy up front, who has been participating in the main plays.

Defesa of Fluminense holds Londoño and companions

The Tricolor defense has been doing a solid job. Fábio made at least one high-quality save when he blocked Londoño’s shot in the 22nd minute. Jemmes, Freytes, Guilherme Arana and Guga form the defensive line that prevents La Guaira’s most dangerous advances. The team remains attentive to counterattacks.

La Guaira continues the fight for equality

The Venezuelan team did not give up after coming up behind on the scoreboard. Londoño is the team’s main scorer in this game, scoring and looking for new opportunities. Meza and Rivas also appear in the visiting attack. The team led by Héctor Bidoglio tries to alternate moments of pressure with moments of tactical waiting.

Fluminense adds 8 points to Grupo C of Libertadores 2026 and remains in second place. A victory in this match would consolidate qualification for the round of 16. Independiente Rivadavia leads the group with 14 points, while Bolívar has 6 points. La Guaira appears last with 3 points and is already mathematically eliminated.

Contexto of the match and situation in the group

With the partial victory over Maracanã, Fluminense places itself in a privileged position in the bracket. Bolívar faces Independiente Rivadavia simultaneously at Bolívia, in a match that was tied 0-0 until halftime. The classification remains open, but Fluminense takes second place with goals from Savarino and Hércules.

Coach Luis Zubeldía selected Fluminense in a 4-3-3 formation, with Lucho Acosta and Martinelli in midfield. John Kennedy and Savarino share the attack front alongside Canobbio. Hércules acts as a steering wheel. Do next to La Guaira, Héctor Bidoglio also uses 4-3-3 with Miguel González, José Correa and César of Silva in the middle.

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