Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Marcelo has won Copa Libertadores with Fluminense after defeating Boca Juniors..
And the young Brazilian forward put them to the sword when the game went to extra-time, finishing off a flowing move from the Brazilian side with a 20-yard effort that crashed into the net to send the Brazilian fans into pandemonium.
Fluminense’s John Kennedy became the protagonist of a dramatic tale, scoring a crucial goal to take his team 2-1 up over Boca Juniors. Kennedy, latching onto an assist from the ever-influential Keno, unleashed a powerful strike from just inside the edge of the penalty area. The ball rocketed past the goalkeeper Sergio Romero, a moment of sheer brilliance that put Fluminense in the driving seat as the match edged toward its conclusion.
But his emotions got the better of him as Kennedy sprinted into the stands and submerged himself into a crowd of bodies. After a minute of celebrations, he returned to the pitch only to find himself in hot water with the referee, who showed him a second yellow card and a red to confirm his dismissal.
However, the thrill of the goal was short-lived for Kennedy, as he received his marching orders in the 100th minute for excessive celebration. It was a bitter twist in Kennedy’s night; while he had scored the potential winning goal, his second yellow card saw him receive his first red card in his tenth appearance in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. This incident added to the final’s intensity and put Fluminense in a precarious position as they now had to fend off Boca Juniors with ten men.
Kennedy had only been brought on as a substitute in the second half but the 21-year-old made an immediate impact from the bench, wreaking havoc for the Boca defenders.