In a must-win situation, Fluminense was able to pull out a 2-1 victory over Santo Andre on Saturday. Fred, Fluminense's star striker, returned to play after more than two months away from the field due to a groin injury. By scoring, Fred helped his team to an important win. Fluminense's first goal was scored by Alan. In the 20th minute, Alan dribbled past Gustavo Nery and blasted a ball from well outside the penalty box. The ball sailed directly into the back of the net, lighting up the scoreboard. The club increased the lead in the 44th minute with a penalty kick. Gustavo Nery tackled Dieguinho in front of the goal. Fred sent the free kick into the goal, marking his return to the team since his injury in late July. Santo Andre scored its only goal of the match in the 61st minute. Off a crossed ball from Avine, Camilo out jumped the defense to head the ball into the Fluminense net. With the win, Fluminense temporarily leaves 20th and last place, improving to 19th place with 25 points. Sport now holds onto last place in the Brazilian Championship, but will play on Monday, October 12 against Goias to close the 29th round of play. Fluminense will host Internacional on Sunday, October 18 in the next round of play. Santo Andre, with 29 points, will travel to play Atletico-PR on the same day. 