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Fluminense defeats Palmeiras 3-2 in Brasileirão comeback
Fluminense defeated Palmeiras 3-2 in a comeback victory at the Maracanã during the 23rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Despite Palmeiras taking the lead twice through Gustavo Gómez and Maurício, Fluminense responded with goals from Hulk, Serna, and Cano to secure the win.
Fluminense, managed interinarily by Marcão following the dismissal of Luis Zubeldía, ended an eight-game winless streak with this result, moving to 38 points and fourth place. Palmeiras remains at the top of the table with 48 points, though their lead over second-place Flamengo may narrow.
In other Brazilian league action, São Paulo played to a 1-1 draw against Coritiba at the Morumbis. Pablo Maia scored for São Paulo, while Tiago Cóser equalized for Coritiba. The result leaves São Paulo in 12th place with 27 points, amid criticism from fans regarding recent performances and officiating.
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Abel Ferreira · Athletico Paranaense · Athletico-PR · Brasileirão · Coritiba · Fluminense · Germán Cano · Hulk · Maracanã · Marcão · Palmeiras · Red Bull Bragantino