John Kennedy Ends Goal Drought with Fluminense Celebration
In a thrilling match on November 27, 2025, Fluminense achieved a remarkable 6-0 victory against São Paulo in the Brasileirão, played at the iconic Maracanã Stadium. John Kennedy, who has been struggling to score, entered the game as a substitute and successfully netted the fourth goal, breaking his ten-match goal drought.
John Kennedy Resumes Scoring
After a challenging period without a goal, which dated back to October 1, during a 2-2 draw with Sport, Kennedy expressed his relief at finally finding the net again. “It’s important to score,” he stated. “I was feeling a bit down, having contributed positively in some matches without scoring. Now that I’ve scored, my confidence is increasing. I need to work harder and help Fluminense produce more goals.”
Historic Victory at Home
This game marked Fluminense’s largest margin of victory against São Paulo in their history. Kennedy acknowledged the unexpected ease of the match, saying, “We caught São Paulo off guard. We set the pace right from the start. Previously, we struggled to score, but today we were effective and fortunate.”
Aiming for Libertadores Qualification
The win also represented Fluminense’s eighth consecutive home victory, securing their place in the preliminary rounds of the Copa Libertadores. The team now aims to maintain a position in the top five of the Brasileirão standings. Achieving this would grant them direct entry into the Libertadores group stage.
- Date of the match: November 27, 2025
- Location: Maracanã Stadium
- Result: Fluminense 6, São Paulo 0
- John Kennedy’s last goal prior to this match: October 1, 2025
- Current streak: Eight home wins
- Next goal: Secure direct spot in Libertadores group stage
As Fluminense continues to develop under pressure, John Kennedy’s return to scoring could prove crucial in their quest for success in the ongoing season.
