Fluminense hand Corinthians sixth straight Brasileirão defeat

Fluminense hand Corinthians sixth straight Brasileirão defeatFluminense deepened Corinthians’ crisis this Sunday (20).

>Thanks to two goals from Hulk and one from Serna, the Tricolor won 3-1 right at Neo Química Arena.

>It was the sixth STRAIGHT defeat for Fernando Diniz’s under-pressure team in the Brasileirão.

>The result kept SCCP close to the relegation zone. And it lifted the Tricolor up the table.

>The Fiel protested before kickoff and, after Fluminense’s third goal, the mood turned tense again in Itaquera.

>Check out the highlights shortly.

A lively first halfCorinthians started better. They defended well and controlled the game.

>The first controversial moment came in the 20th minute after Memphis’ challenge on Martinelli.

Fluminense tried to surprise them by relying on counterattacks or long balls.

>And it worked in the 27th minute, when Lucho found Hulk.

>Offside was given, but VAR confirmed the goal stood.

>Corinthians tried. But they ran into a lack of attacking power.

>They appealed for a penalty after Renê’s challenge on Kaio César and, shortly after, Hugo Souza prevented another Hulk goal before halftime.

>FFC succeeded with its game plan. It made Matheuzinho struggle defensively, for example.

Timão ON THE ATTACKDiniz took off Iago Machado, keeping Gui Negão on the pitch.

>And the result was immediate.

>The pressure came against Fluminense, who could not escape the siege.

>Gustavo Henrique had a great chance and then Fábio denied Gui Negão.

>The pressure paid off in the 56th minute, with Gustavo Henrique converting the rebound.

>The goal was confirmed after the “traditional” review, since the semi-automated system was not working at the time.

Hulk delivers AGAINFluminense’s No. 7 felt unwell at the end of the first half and even vomited.

>But he was treated and returned for the second half.

>And he scored again in the 76th minute after being set up by Ganso and getting a deflection off Gustavo Henrique.

>It was the 40-year-old striker’s ninth direct goal involvement in his last eight matches.

>Corinthians did not give up.

>Fábio came up big once again.

>And Flu wrapped it up after a lethal counterattack.

>Serna beat Hugo Souza, who should have done better (93').

📊 Standings situationCorinthians remain on 32 points. They are currently 14th in the table.

>Grêmio, with 28, are the team currently opening the relegation zone.

>Fluminense, meanwhile, reached 48 points, moving past Athletico (46) and Bahia (46), who will face each other in Curitiba.

>Both teams will only play again after the international break.

>Away from home, SCCP will visit Internacional, currently 18th, on October 7.

>The Tricolor, meanwhile, will host Coritiba the following day.

>Both matches are part of Matchday 29 of the 2026 Brasileirão.

Featured photo: Marina Garcia/Fluminense

>This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.