Fluminense Triumphs Over Palmeiras 3-2, Highlighting Hulk’s Historic Goal
Fluminense staged a comeback to defeat Palmeiras 3-2 on Saturday (15) during the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
Hulk netted the first goal for Fluminense in the first half, marking a significant milestone in his career as he joined an exclusive group of top scorers.
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At 40 years and 21 days old, Hulk became the fifth oldest player to score in the Brasileirão in the 21st century.
📈 Check out the list below!
5. Hulk (Fluminense, 2026) – 40 years and 21 days
4. Wellington Paulista (América-MG, 2023) – 40 years and 50 days
3. Magno Alves (Fluminense, 2016) – 40 years and 234 days
2. Ricardo Oliveira (Coritiba, 2021) – 40 years and 295 days
1. Romário (Vasco, 2007) – 41 years and 131 days
This goal against Palmeiras helped ease concerns among Fluminense fans regarding Hulk’s transfer from Atlético-MG.
With his contract running until the end of 2027, Hulk marked his third goal for Fluminense, with this being his first official goal at the Maracanã stadium.
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Previously, he scored against Bahia in a friendly match at the Maracanã and netted another against Grêmio at the Arena in Porto Alegre on July 26 during the 20th round of the league.
Despite Hulk’s setbacks alongside the team’s downturn under coach Luis Zubeldía since their return from the World Cup, the forward faced criticism from Fluminense supporters.
He struggled to convert chances, including some notable long-range free kicks, and received boos from fans in recent games at Maracanã.
“Obviously, more important than the goal are the three points. Since we came back after the World Cup, we still hadn’t won, and that was weighing heavily on us. When team results don’t come, individual performances hardly stand out. I put a lot of pressure on myself trying to score goals, bring joy to the fans, and help my teammates. The ball just didn’t want to go in, I was missing silly things, but I’m a very persistent guy. I always work through difficulties because I believe better days will come,” Hulk stated following the victory over Palmeiras.
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Fluminense came from behind to beat Palmeiras 3-2 this Saturday (15), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
Fluminense’s first goal was scored by Hulk in the first half, putting the No. 7 in a select group of top scorers.
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That’s because, at 40 years and 21 days old, Hulk entered the Top 5️⃣ oldest players to score in the Brasileirão in the 21st century.
📈 Check out the list below!
5. Hulk (Fluminense, 2026) – 40 years and 21 days
4. Wellington Paulista (América-MG, 2023) – 40 years and 50 days
3. Magno Alves (Fluminense, 2016) – 40 years and 234 days
2. Ricardo Oliveira (Coritiba, 2021) – 40 years and 295 days
1. Romário (Vasco, 2007) – 41 years and 131 days
The goal against Palmeiras was important in calming Fluminense fans regarding the striker’s signing from Atlético-MG.
Under contract until the end of 2027, Hulk scored his third goal in a Fluminense shirt, his first in an official match at the Maracanã.
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Previously, the No. 7 had found the net against Bahia in a mid-season friendly at the Maracanã, and scored against Grêmio at the Arena in Porto Alegre on July 26, in the 20th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
With the entire team’s decline under coach Luis Zubeldía after the return from the World Cup, Hulk also fell out of favor with Fluminense fans.
Missing simple chances, including his “famous” long-range free kicks, the experienced striker was booed by Fluminense supporters in the team’s recent appearances at the Maracanã.
“Obviously, more important than the goal are the three points. Since we came back after the World Cup, we still hadn’t won, and that was weighing heavily on us. When the team results don’t come, individual performances hardly stand out. I put a lot of pressure on myself trying to score goals, bring joy to the fans, and help my teammates. The ball just didn’t want to go in, I was missing silly things, but I’m a very persistent guy. I always work through difficulties because I believe better days will come,” Hulk said after the win over Palmeiras.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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