John Kennedy celebrates goal, hails Fluminense unity after derby win | OneFootball

The Fluminense showed strength and defeated Flamengo this Sunday, 2-1, at Maracanã. The result paved the way for the tricolors' qualification to the quarter-finals of the Campeonato Carioca. Forward John Kennedy, who scored one of the tricolors' goals, highlighted the importance of the victory in the first classic of the season and emphasized the unity of the group.

“First classic of the year and coming out with a victory is very important. Not only for the Carioca standings but also for the team's confidence throughout the year. The celebration showed that the group is very united,” he said to SporTV.

Standings Situation

With the result, the tricolors reached nine points, leading group A of the Campeonato Carioca.

Upcoming Matches

Fluminense returns to the field this Wednesday against Grêmio, for the debut in the Campeonato Brasileiro, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

*By Gazeta Press

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