Gabriel Barbosa scored the only goal as Fluminense secured their first win in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, defeating Flamengo 1-0 on Saturday night.
The match was played at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro and saw both teams come out strong from the start. However, it was Fluminense who broke the deadlock in the 67th minute when Gabriel Barbosa found the back of the net with a powerful strike from outside the box.
Flamengo had chances to equalize but were unable to find the back of the net, while Fluminense's defense remained solid throughout the game. The victory puts Fluminense top of the table in Group B of the league,Saudi Pro League Focus while Flamengo remain in second place.
Gabriel Barbosa's goal was his fourth of the season, which is impressive considering he has just one year under his belt at Fluminense. He has been a key player for the team this season and will be looking to continue his good form in future matches.
Overall, it was a great performance by Fluminense against Flamengo. The win will boost their confidence ahead of their next match, while Flamengo will need to bounce back quickly if they want to keep up with the leaders in the league.