Fluminense beats Fortaleza to rise to eighth in Brazil's top flight

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- German Cano and Agustin Canobbio scored either side of halftime as Fluminense edged to a 2-1 home win over Fortaleza in Brazil's Serie A on Saturday.

Veteran Argentine striker Cano put his side ahead in the ninth minute with a low first-time finish following Kevin Serna's cut-back.

Serna was again the provider just after the hour as he delivered an inch-perfect cross fo