Key Draws in 15th Round of Campeonato Brasileiro: Fluminense and Internacional Held
The 15th round of Campeonato Brasileiro saw draws between Fluminense and Vitória and between Coritiba and Internacional, affecting the standings with Fluminense held in 3rd and Internacional easing pressure from the lower mid-table.
- • Fluminense and Vitória played to a 2-2 draw, extending Fluminense's winless streak to four matches.
- • Coritiba and Internacional also drew 2-2, with late goals keeping the match level.
- • Fluminense remains 3rd with 27 points but risks being overtaken by São Paulo.
- • Internacional is 10th with 18 points, while Coritiba stands 8th with 20 points.
Key details
The 15th round of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro saw significant draws that impacted the standings as Fluminense drew 2-2 with Vitória and Internacional battled to a 2-2 draw with Coritiba.
At the Maracanã, Fluminense began strongly with John Kennedy opening the scoring in the 35th minute following a corner kick. However, Vitória staged a comeback in the second half with Renato Kayzer converting a penalty in the 62nd minute, quickly followed by Renê’s goal to take the lead. Fluminense’s persistence paid off when Serna equalized deep into stoppage time at the 95th minute. This result extended Fluminense's winless streak to four matches, keeping them in third place with 27 points but with the risk of being overtaken by São Paulo.
Meanwhile, at Couto Pereira, Coritiba took the lead twice against Internacional. Lavega scored in the 28th minute, and Rodrigo Moledo headed in a second goal at the 78th minute. Despite more possession, Internacional struggled early on but fought back with Borré equalizing in the 68th minute. The dramatic finale came when Félix Torres scored in stoppage time to seal a 2-2 draw. Coritiba remains 8th with 20 points while Internacional sits 10th with 18 points, alleviating pressure on their squad.
These draws reflect competitive league play where Vitória and Coritiba have managed to hold top teams, while Fluminense and Internacional face challenges to maintain momentum in pursuit of higher table positions.
Looking ahead, Fluminense prepares for a Copa do Brasil clash against Operário de Ponta Grossa on May 12, following a goalless first-leg draw. Internacional will face Vasco while Coritiba visits Santos, both aiming to capitalize on upcoming opportunities to climb the table.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
