Fluminense are leading Operário-PR 2-0 at the Maracanã in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. However, early in the second half, striker John Kennedy missed a penalty for Tricolor, sparking frustration among supporters.
The incident occurred early in the second half. Guga took a long throw-in to John Kennedy inside the box. The forward controlled the ball, which then struck the hand of Operário defender Cuenú. Kennedy immediately appealed for a penalty, but the referee initially waved play on. After a VAR review, the official—João Vitor Gobbi—awarded the spot kick. Kennedy stepped up and struck the ball hard, only to see it cannon off the crossbar.
On social media, Fluminense fans vented their anger at the player, especially since Savarino had already converted a penalty in the first half. Many questioned Kennedy’s decision-making and composure.
The match is the second leg of the Copa do Brasil’s fifth round, with Fluminense holding a 2-0 lead at halftime. Savarino and Acosta scored the goals for the home side. {IMAGE_1}
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The penalty miss has added to the pressure on John Kennedy, who returned to the starting lineup for this fixture. Fans and pundits will be watching closely to see how the team responds in the remainder of the match.
