After losing the first leg in Ecuador 1-0 against LDU de Quito, Fluminense is out to make their home advantage count at the legendary Maracanã Stadium in Brazil to overturn the score and clinch their first Sudamericana Cup title against an LDU de Quito side that, with the overall lead, is nearing their third Sudamericana Cup.

In the first half, with LDU de Quito historically comfortable on Brazilian soil, they relinquished control to Fluminense, who maintained 78% possession and had three shots on target compared to LDU's 22% possession and zero shots on target. However, no goals came, and we went into halftime tied 0-0.

The second half belonged entirely to the Brazilian side, with the fans pushing their team until the last breath to find the equalizing goal in the 76th minute through John Arias. In the dying moments, Arias converted a penalty to secure his brace and give Fluminense their first Sudamericana Cup, making him the hero.

With this result, Fluminense clinches their first Sudamericana Cup title in their home stadium, the historic Maracanã, against an LDU de Quito side that had previously won a final there. John Arias emerges as the hero in an incredible comeback.