Thiago Silvas Volley Secures Last-Minute Victory for Fluminense Over Juventude
In a thrilling climax, Thiago Silva’s volley secured a last-minute victory for Fluminense over Juventude, winning 1-0 on October 16 at Maracanã Stadium. This match was part of the 28th round of the Brasileirão.
Match Overview
The captain, Thiago Silva, delivered the decisive blow in the 52nd minute of the second half. Although he did not make perfect contact with the ball, he managed to chip it over goalkeeper Jandrei, assisted by a cross from the young talent Riquelme.
Key Moments
- Final Score: Fluminense 1, Juventude 0
- Goal scored by: Thiago Silva (52nd minute)
- Attendance: 15,639 fans at Maracanã
Until the dramatic finish, the game was largely uneventful, with Fluminense struggling to connect effectively on goal. Despite dominating possession, Fluminense managed 13 attempts but failed to hit the target until Silva’s late strike. The visitors, Juventude, had the clearest opportunity earlier when Giovanny’s powerful shot hit the crossbar in the 80th minute.
Fan Reactions and Team Performances
The Fluminense crowd expressed their frustration with the team’s lackluster performance, particularly against players like Cano, Soteldo, and Everaldo. Their discontent was evident as players faced boos during the match.
League Standings and Upcoming Matches
This victory puts Fluminense at 41 points, maintaining their 7th position in the league standings. They are now close to the G6, benefiting from Bahia’s defeat, who sits 6th with 43 points. Next, Fluminense will face a direct rival, Vasco, in another critical match on Monday, October 20, at 19:30 (Brasília time).
Juventude remains in a precarious situation, sitting in the penultimate position with 23 points, eight points behind Santos, the first team out of the relegation zone. Their next game is also set for Monday at 19:00 against Red Bull Bragantino at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium.
