Fluminense Eliminated by Lanús in Sudamericana Quarterfinal as Renato Gaúcho Resigns

Overview

• A 1-1 draw at the Maracanã sent Lanús through 2-1 on aggregate after Fluminense’s early goal by Canobbio was canceled out by Aquino in the second half.
• Fluminense confirmed that Renato Gaúcho asked to leave following the match and that permanent assistant Marcão will lead the team on an interim basis.
• The restart of the second half was delayed by a confrontation in the visiting sector involving Lanús supporters and Rio police, with batons and pepper spray reported.
• Home fans loudly criticized Renato after the final whistle, while captain Thiago Silva said the squad shares responsibility for the elimination.
• Attendance was about 43.7–44 thousand, and Fluminense now turns to the Brasileirão and a Copa do Brasil semifinal later in the year.