Brazil Campeonato review

Fluminense stumble after title win

November 19, 2012
Fluminense showed signs of fatigue after being crowned champions last weekend, spoiling their own fans' celebrations by losing 2-0 at home to Cruzeiro.

The Rio-based side won 3-2 away at Palmeiras last weekend to become champions, but their first home game since claiming the title did not go to plan as Cruzerio took a 24th minute lead through a Walter Montillo penalty, before Jose Elber added a second shortly after half time.

The result also means Fluminense have only two more ...

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