In top form, John Kennedy chases his first goal against Vasco in his career | OneFootball

John Kennedy could experience a special night this Sunday, in the derby against Vasco, for the first leg of the Carioca Championship semifinal, at Nilton Santos. The Fluminense striker is looking for his first goal against Cruz-Maltino to complete the list of “victims” among the club’s three rivals.The number 9 has already scored against Flamengo and Botafogo, but has yet to find the net against Vasco. So far, he has played seven matches against Cruz-Maltino, with two wins, two draws, and three losses — only one of those matches as a starter.In this year’s Carioca, John Kennedy has already left his mark against Flamengo and Botafogo. Overall, he has scored three goals against Rubro-Negro and two against Alvinegro. Only Vasco remains to complete the trio.The derby also represents an opportunity for redemption after being eliminated in the Copa do Brasil semifinal, when he missed one of the penalties in the shootout against Vasco itself. After that match, the striker apologized to the fans and said he wanted to make it up to them on the field this new season.

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