Gazeta Esportiva.com
·26 Januari 2026
John Kennedy celebrates goal and hails Fluminense unity after derby win

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·26 Januari 2026

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 derby of the season and emphasized the group's unity.
“First derby 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.
With the result, the tricolors reached nine points, leading group A of the Campeonato Carioca.
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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