Martinelli was a starter alongside Nonato and one of the main responsible for the good first half of the team, contributing both in the defensive system and in the arrival to the attack. He gave an assist for the third goal, marked by Serna, in Fluminense's 3-1 win over Corinthians.
Martinelli's performance was a summary of what made the young midfielder be called by Carlo Ancelotti, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The Brazilian national team will play three friendly matches against Australia and India, with the last match taking place on October 3 in Calcutta, India.
Martinelli will travel directly from São Paulo to Brisbane to join the Brazilian national team, and will return to Brazil five days later to rejoin Fluminense before their next game against Coritiba on October 8.