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Serna Sends Fluminense Past Mirassol 1-0 in Libertadores Race

The result bolsters Fluminense’s Libertadores push by keeping Luis Zubeldía perfect at the Maracanã.

Overview

  • Kevin Serna decided the match with a 30th-minute strike that deflected off Daniel Borges to beat goalkeeper Walter.
  • Inside 20 seconds, Daniel Borges was initially sent off for a foul on Serna before VAR led referee Anderson Daronco to downgrade it to a yellow.
  • Fluminense moved to 50 points in seventh place, tightening the gap to the direct Libertadores positions near the G5.
  • Zubeldía’s side preserved a 100% home record at the Maracanã under his tenure, now six wins in six.
  • Mirassol stayed fourth on 56 points as its unbeaten run ended, with the next round sending Fluminense to Cruzeiro and Mirassol home to Palmeiras.