Sula: Flu lose late to Lanús, need comeback at Maraca

At La Fortaleza Stadium in Argentina, Fluminense lost to Lanús 1-0 on Tuesday (16), in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Sudamericana.

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Overall, the match was lukewarm, almost sleepy. 

The Argentinians had more ball possession, especially in the first 20 minutes and throughout the second half. 

However, they didn't pose much threat to the goal defended by Fábio.

The Carioca Tricolor, on the other hand, improved in the second half of the first period but also didn't trouble the opposing goalkeeper.

In the last minute of regular time, Fluminense was caught on the counterattack after having a corner kick in their favor. 

Lanús broke quickly down the right side, the ball reached the left, and Marcelino Moreno finished the cross in the area to open the scoring for the Argentinians.

🚦 What's next

With the defeat, Fluminense needs to win by a two-goal margin at Maracanã next Tuesday (23) to secure qualification. 

The Argentinians play for a draw. In case of a Brazilian victory by one goal, the spot will be decided by penalties.

The Carioca Tricolor returns to the field on Saturday (20), when they visit Vitória at Barradão, for the 24th round of the Brasileirão.

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