John Kennedy throws a strop after Flamengo v Fluminense defeat | OneFootball

How did the Flamengo vs Fluminense match go?

Flamengo beat Fluminense 2-1 this Sunday (12), in a match valid for the 11th round of the Brasileirão. Before the final whistle, one situation that drew attention was John Kennedy’s ‘tantrum’ after being substituted by coach Luis Zubeldía.

Starting in this Sunday’s match (12), John Kennedy was substituted in the 20th minute of the second half, when Flamengo were already leading 2-0. As a result, when he reached the bench, the Fluminense forward was very irritated, punched the ground, and complained to his teammates.

How did the Flamengo vs Fluminense match go?

It is worth noting that Flamengo had no trouble beating Fluminense. Mengão’s first goal came in the seventh minute of the first half. On that occasion, after Fábio made a mistake while playing out from the back, Pedro tried his luck from very far out and scored a stunning goal, opening the scoring in the derby.

Then, early in the second half, in the fifth minute, Pedro found the net with his chest after a perfect cross from Samuel Lino. Finally, in the 31st minute, Savarino pulled one back for Fluminense, but it was not enough to prevent Flamengo’s win.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

With the win, Flamengo moved up to second place in the Brasileirão table, reaching 20 points. It is worth noting that Mengão have played one match fewer than Palmeiras, the league leaders. On the other hand, Fluminense dropped to fourth place, with the same number of points as Fla.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo will now put the Brasileirão ‘aside’ and turn their focus back to the Libertadores. This Thursday (16), Leonardo Jardim’s team face Independiente Medellín (COL) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the second round of the tournament.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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