Fluminense began their Copa Libertadores Campaign with a 3-1 win away to Sporting Cristal of Peru. The standout moment was the goal that put them in the lead. The local commentator got a bit carried away, yelling that it was a goal of the pure essence of Brazilian football – ignoring an assist from a Colombian for a shot by an Argentine.
There are plenty of homegrown heroes in the Fluminense side – 43-year-old keeper Fabio has