Fluminense won the match against Platense by 2-0 on Tuesday, gaining a substantial lead in their quest for a spot in the Libertadores semifinal. The team had come from a challenging game in the Brasileiro, with little time to rest, but they took the risk. According to Marcão, the team's coach, "We wanted to win three or four, but the other team has a good squad that we must respect." He added, "They've already beaten Corinthians in São Paulo, so they know how to play Libertadores. This result is important, but nothing is decided yet." The Fluminense team dominated the first half, scoring two goals, but lost intensity in the second half and faced some pressure from the Argentine team.