Fluminense hand Corinthians sixth straight Brasileirão defeat

Fluminense hand Corinthians sixth straight Brasileirão defeat Fluminense 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 half Corinthians 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 ATTACK Diniz 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 AGAIN Fluminense’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 situation Corinthians 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.