🔥 Fluminense Upsets Inter Milan 2–0 to Reach Quarterfinals

⚽ Early Blitz & Late Seal

• Germán Cano struck just 3 minutes in, powering a header through Yann Sommer’s legs to give Fluminense the lead🔥 Fluminense Upsets Inter Milan 2–0 to Reach Quarterfinals

After enduring pressure from Inter, Fluminense held firm thanks to a disciplined three-man defence and a standout performance from keeper Fábio

Hércules sealed the win in stoppage time at 90+3’, calmly slotting a second goal to send Fluminense through

🧠 Tactical Triumph

• Manager Renato’s switch to a compact 3-4-1-2 formation paid dividends, with Fluminense absorbing early pressure and exploiting quick transitions to score twice
• Despite dominating possession—Inter held ~68%—the Italians couldn’t break down Fluminense’s disciplined defence .

🎯 Standout Moments

• Early header by Cano set the tone
• Defensive resilience and Fábio’s crucial saves
• Hercules’s stoppage-time finish ensured a hard-fought clean sheet

✅ What’s Next

• Fluminense advances to face either Manchester City or Al-Hilal in the quarterfinals, continuing their battle in the Club World Cup

📝 Quick Match Stats

Team	Goals	Key Scorers
Fluminense	2	Cano (3′), Hércules (90+3′)
Inter Milan	0	—