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Fluminense leads Platense 2-0 amid injury concerns

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Fluminense leads Platense 2-0 ~~in Libertadores quarter-final~~ amid injury concerns

Fluminense secured a 2-0 victory against Platense in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals at the Maracanã Stadium. This match marked Fluminense’s 100th appearance in the tournament and the first historical meeting between the two clubs. In the match, Nonato scored in the 20th minute following a quick counter-attack initiated by Paulo Henrique Ganso and Hulk. Hulk later scored the second goal in the 30th minute after receiving a precise pass from Ganso. Despite a drop in intensity and control during the second half, Fluminense maintained a solid defensive position. Veteran defender Thiago Silva played through physical discomfort to lead the backline, while goalkeeper Fábio remained steady against Platense's attempts to equalize. Following the ~~match,~~ victory, Fluminense ~~coach Marcão noted that the team must correct second-half issues before the decisive away match. The win provides the Brazilian side~~ faces a significant ~~advantage heading into~~ injury crisis ahead of the return ~~leg. Platense, making its competition debut under manager Martín Palermo, must now overcome a two-goal deficit. The second~~ leg in Argentina. Striker Germán Cano has been diagnosed with a grade 3 muscle injury in his right posterior thigh, which is ~~scheduled~~ expected to sideline him for ~~Tuesday, September 15,~~ approximately eight weeks. Defender Ignácio also suffered a grade 2 muscle injury in his left anterior thigh, expected to keep him out for about 15 days. Additionally, goalscorer Nonato will be unavailable for the second leg due to suspension after receiving his third yellow card. Coach Marcão must now navigate these roster challenges as the team prepares to defend its lead at the Ciudad de Vicente López Stadium ~~in Argentina. Fluminense can lose by a single goal in the second leg and still advance, whereas Platense~~ on Tuesday, September 15. Platense, making its competition debut under manager Martín Palermo, requires a victory by at least three goals to qualify directly, or a two-goal victory to force a penalty shootout.

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