Inter Milan were rated higher but after only the first 3 minutes, they had to pay the price when German Cano jumped high and headed the ball close to the goal to open the score for Fluminense. The early loss left the Italian representative passive for most of the remainder.
Near the end of the first half, Fluminense seemed to have doubled the gap when Ignacio headed the ball into the net. However, VAR disallowed the goal due to an offside error.
In the second half, Inter Milan played with all their hands. Coach Simone Inzaghi sent a series of attacking players onto the field to put pressure.
Opportunities came to De Vrij, Lautaro Martinez and Dimarco, but still could not help this team get what they wanted, either the ball went wide of the post, or hit the crossbar.
Goalkeeper Fabio on Fluminense's side also had an extremely focused day.
When Inter thought they could equalize, Fluminense suddenly had the final shot. In the 90+3 minute, from outside the penalty area, Hercles fired a very strong shot, the ball went strong and dangerously, making Sommer completely helpless, surprisingly sealing the score at 2-0.
This defeat caused Inter Milan to be eliminated early from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, while Fluminense continued their adventure thanks to their effective playing style and solidity. Notable among them is veteran captain Thiago Silva - who proves that age cannot stop his class.
