Fluminense Clinches 13th Taça Guanabara Title with Narrow Victory over Maricá
Fluminense wins the Taça Guanabara for the 13th time after a 1-0 victory over Maricá, advancing to the Campeonato Carioca quarter-finals and preparing for upcoming Brasileirão matches.
- • Fluminense won the Taça Guanabara by defeating Maricá 1-0 with Kevin Serna scoring the decisive goal.
- • Fluminense topped Group A and overall with 15 points, securing the title for the 13th time.
- • Fluminense will face Bangu in the Campeonato Carioca quarter-finals; date TBD by FERJ.
- • Upcoming matches include Fluminense vs Botafogo in Brasileirão on February 12 at Maracanã.
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Fluminense secured the Taça Guanabara title for the 13th time after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Maricá on the night of February 8 at Maracanã Stadium. The winning goal was scored by Kevin Serna, leading Fluminense to finish top of Group A and overall with a total of 15 points. This achievement highlights the team's continued dominance in the regional tournament.
With this triumph, Fluminense advances comfortably into the quarter-finals of the Campeonato Carioca Superbet and will face Bangu, with the specific date yet to be confirmed by the Federação de Futebol do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FERJ). Looking ahead, the team is scheduled to face their local rivals Botafogo on February 12 at 7:30 PM at Maracanã, in the third round of the Brasileirão.
Conversely, Maricá ended last in Group B with only 3 points, which means they will now compete in Group X, a relegation-deciding phase. Maricá's next fixture is against Sampaio Corrêa on February 12 at 5 PM at the João Saldanha Stadium.
The trophy was presented by match delegates Marcos Vinicio Tridade and Paulo Vitor Blanco to Fluminense's president, Mattheus Montenegro. FERJ congratulated the club's players, coaching staff, management, and passionate supporters on this significant accomplishment.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
