Fluminense is the first semi-finalist of the Copa do Brasil-2025.
After losing in Salvador by 1 x 0, the team from Rio defeated Bahia by 2 x 0 on Wednesday night (10), at Maracanã.
With a decisive goal from captain Thiago Silva, 40 years old and champion of the 2007 edition by Flu led by Renato Gaúcho.
Fluminense secured its sixth presence in the tournament's semis and a prize of R$ 9.9 million in front of 48,669 attendees.
Plus a Rio semi-final against Botafogo or Vasco.
Flu tries, but…
The setback in Salvador forced the hosts to seek the goal from the start.
They had more possession (about 70%). But without producing the necessary with the ball in the 1st half.
They posed some danger with Thiago Silva in the air and managed two accurate shots – but both without problems for Ronaldo. And that's it.
Bahia, on the other hand, had difficulty launching counter-attacks. Their transition was slow.
They succeeded in controlling the opponent's momentum playing in a 5-4-1 without the ball.
Deserved by the hosts
Flu came back with Acosta, putting an end to the three defensive midfielders.
Meanwhile, Bahia started to have Sanabria instead of the yellow-carded and so far ineffective Kayky.
Renato Gaúcho was more successful, as the short Acosta made the difference for the penalty committed by Michel Araújo.
É PÊNALTI PARA O FLUMINENSE!
Renê recebe de Acosta na esquerda da área, tenta o cruzamento, e a bola bate no braço esquerdo de Michel Araújo. Canobbio converte a cobrança e empata o placar no agregado! pic.twitter.com/5dxa5vYhSy
— ge (@geglobo) September 10, 2025
Canobbio converted (55') to equalize the aggregate score.
The sequence had a strong entry from Iago on Thiago Silva.
Iago faz falta dura em Thiago Silva e leva amarelo! Jogador do Bahia pede desculpas e a bola volta a rolar! pic.twitter.com/tdCUkkNU8q
— ge (@geglobo) September 10, 2025
Fluminense – with haste in many moments – aimed to "resolve" in regular time.
While Bahia continued to struggle to create.
Then Thiago Silva, who had already tried three times, got there after a free kick with no chance for Ronaldo (84').
O CAPITÃO VIROU O JOGO! Thiago Silva sobe sem marcação quase na marca do pênalti e cabeceia com estilo para colocar no cantinho do goleiro. É o gol que vai classificando o Fluminense para as semifinais da Copa do Brasil! pic.twitter.com/AVygvb6Y66
— ge (@geglobo) September 10, 2025
At a disadvantage in the aggregate, Bahia went for all or nothing.
But stopped for the ninth time in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.
They still haven't reached the semis.
And now❓
Fluminense awaits the qualifier from the duel between Botafogo and Vasco.
The first leg ended in a 1 x 1 draw. The return will be on Thursday (11), at Nilton Santos.
The semis of the Copa do Brasil will only be played in December, after the end of the Brasileirão.
The base dates are December 10 and 14.
Flu and Bahia return their focus to the Brasileirão.
On Saturday (13), the team from Rio (9th) will host Corinthians (12th) at Maracanã.
And on Monday (15), the team from Bahia (4th) will host Cruzeiro (2nd).
Photo: Marcelo Gonçalves/Fluminense
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