Fluminense Clinches Narrow Win Over América de Cali in Sul-Americana Thriller
Hey everyone, let me walk you through an intense night of South American football as Fluminense edged América de Cali 2-1 in the first leg of the Copa Sul-Americana round of 16. The match took place at the historic Estádio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Santiago de Cali, Colombia, and it was packed with drama, near misses, and plenty of action.
From the kickoff, Fluminense managed to take control early. The first goal came surprisingly quick—a defensive misstep led to an own goal by Yerson Candelo, giving the Brazilian side a 1-0 advantage. América de Cali tried to respond, pushing forward with several crosses and corners, but Fluminense’s defense held strong, and key chances were repeatedly blocked.
By the 15th minute, Agustín Canobbio doubled the lead for Fluminense with a precise strike from outside the area, and América de Cali still struggled to find rhythm. The first half ended with Fluminense clearly ahead at 2-0, leaving the Colombian side with a lot of work to do in the second half.
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The second half started with América de Cali making a few substitutions to shake things up, bringing fresh legs like Yojan Garcés and Daniel Bocanegra. The home team pressed hard and created a number of dangerous opportunities, particularly from set pieces. Rodrigo Holgado and Jan Lucumí had a couple of near misses with headers, but Fluminense’s goalkeeper, Fabio, was alert, making crucial saves to keep the lead intact.
As the match drew closer to the 48th minute, Cristian Barrios managed to score for América de Cali with a well-placed shot inside the box, giving the home fans a glimmer of hope. Despite this late strike, Fluminense’s composure allowed them to maintain their lead, ultimately finishing the game 2-1.
The match was also punctuated by a few cards and fouls, as tensions rose with both teams pushing hard. Thiago Santos and Cristian Barrios were booked, and several fouls disrupted the flow, but the intensity never dropped.
This win gives Fluminense a slight advantage heading into the return leg, though América de Cali will certainly be looking to capitalize on their home momentum in the next match. The game was broadcast live on Paramount+ and SBT, and for fans following the action in real-time, every corner, foul, and near goal kept viewers on the edge of their seats.
Fluminense’s tactical adjustments and early goals proved decisive, but América de Cali showed resilience and fight, promising an exciting second leg. Football fans across the continent will be eagerly watching as this Sul-Americana clash continues.
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