FULL TIME: Fluminense are into the semi-final!
Martinelli scored the opening goal for the Brazilian side late in the first half with a fantastic solo effort. Marcos Leonardo equalised shortly after half-time but Hercules restored Fluminense's lead in the 70th minute, scoring off the bench for the second straight match.
Fluminense will face the winner of Palmeiras vs Chelsea in the semi-final.
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