John Kennedy: “Not losing mattered” after Flu draw in Copa do Brasil

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·24 de abril de 2026

John Kennedy: “Not losing mattered” after Flu draw in Copa do Brasil

Forward John Kennedy praised Fluminense’s 0-0 draw against Operário in the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. The match was played at Estádio Germano Krüger.

After the match, the forward acknowledged that Tricolor created little offensively, but stressed the importance of leaving the field unbeaten in an away game.

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— We really didn’t create much, but we also didn’t lose. In a cup match, the most important thing is not to lose. We’re taking the game to the Maracanã, where we’re very strong and have a very good record. We got the draw, which is very good for the second match — he said.

The No. 9 also said that the result leaves the team in a good position to decide qualification in Rio de Janeiro.

— I think we came away with the advantage. I’d even say we came away with the advantage — he added.

With the draw, Fluminense will decide the place against Operário in the second leg on May 12 at the Maracanã. Whoever wins advances to the next round of the Copa do Brasil. If there is another draw, the decision will be made on penalties.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.