RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — Fluminense opened its Carioca Série A season with a 1-0 victory over Ceará SC on Wednesday at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho. The lone goal came in the 26th minute from midfielder Renê, who also received a yellow card later in the physical match. The result gave Fluminense a winning start to the campaign, while Ceará SC began with a loss. The final score matched the projection from Interstat’s game simulator, which heavily favored the home side.