A second half penalty kick from Nene handed Fluminense a 1-0 win over Bahia in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
The former Paris St-Germain (PSG) and Monaco player scored the only goal of the game from the penalty kick spot in the 71st minute after he was brought down in the box.
The three points lifted Fluminense into fifth pace in the Brazilian Serie A, six points behind leaders Atletico Mineiro, who beat Goias 3-0 on Saturday.
Bahia are in 13th place in the 20-team table.
