Palmeiras vence Flu com virada emocionante e fim de jejum de Vitor Roque
What a night at the Maracanã! If you watched the match between Fluminense and Palmeiras, you witnessed one of those games that truly showcase the highs and lows of football. It was a 2-1 comeback victory for Palmeiras, and it came with all the drama: an early goal for Flu, a blunder from their veteran goalkeeper Fábio, and the emotional return to scoring form for Vitor Roque after 73 long days.
Let’s rewind a bit. Fluminense opened the scoring with Germán Cano, always reliable, converting a penalty in the 35th minute after a confusing challenge involving Facundo Torres and Freytes. Up to that point, the Flu had been solid defensively and even looked dangerous in a few moments, especially with Soteldo active on the wing and Serna offering strong support on the right. Palmeiras, on the other hand, couldn’t connect plays or even get a proper shot on goal. It honestly looked like one of those nights where they’d struggle to threaten.
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But then came a twist — right at the end of the first half. Sosa, who had just come on, whipped in a cross that found MaurÃcio at the back post. His header was low and awkward, and Fábio, unfortunately, committed a rare mistake. The ball slipped through him and into the net — a clear goalkeeper error, or as we call it, a “frango.” That goal was a huge morale boost for Palmeiras and a dagger for the Flu just before the break.
In the second half, Palmeiras came out more energized. The turning point? A major misstep by Martinelli. Trying to play out from the back, he misfired a pass directly into danger. Vitor Roque picked it up, danced past Freytes, and slotted it home with confidence. That goal wasn’t just a winner — it was a personal victory for Roque, ending an 11-game drought. You could see the relief on his face. Moments like this remind us how emotional football can be.
From there, Palmeiras managed the game well. They made the right substitutions, closed the spaces, and held off a Fluminense side that threw everything they had in the final minutes. Even with fresh legs like John Kennedy, Ganso, and Keno, the Tricolor couldn’t find a way through. And when they did get close, Weverton and the Palmeiras defense stood firm. A late red card for Allan after VAR review added to the tension, but it didn’t change the outcome.
By the final whistle, frustration boiled over in the Maracanã. The crowd turned their anger toward club president Mário Bittencourt, as this marked Fluminense’s fourth straight loss, including a painful streak post-Mundial. Meanwhile, Palmeiras surged to 29 points and continues to chase the leaders with confidence and grit.
This match had everything — goals, mistakes, redemption, and controversy. It might not have been the cleanest performance from Palmeiras, but it was a win built on resilience. And for Vitor Roque, it could be the turning point in his season.
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