RIO DE JANEIRO: Veteran striker Romario was jeered, coach Renato Portaluppi suggesting pulling the team out of the competition and both teams brawled when Fluminense were held 2-2 by modest Friburguense in a Carioca championship match.
Fluminense needed two goals in the last 10 minutes from Carlos Alberto and Cesar to force a draw in Wednesday's game after their opponents had taken a two-goal lead through Abdi and Ziquinho early in the second half despite having defender Max sent off.
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