The dramatic final saw a mix of ecstasy and heartbreak as John Kennedy s decisive goal propelled the Brazilian side to glory, only for his celebrations to end with a red card, encapsulating the sheer passion and tumult of the tournament s climax.
John Kennedy, a 21-year-old striker with many ups and downs in his short career, scored the winning goal on Saturday to give Brazil's Fluminense its maiden Copa Libertadores title against Boca Juniors.
Substitute John Kennedy gave Fluminense a crucial 2-1 win over Argentina s Boca Juniors on Saturday to secure the Rio de Janeiro club s first Libertadores Cup title in a cliffhanger final at the legendary Maracana stadium.
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