Late Kennedy Equalizer Keeps Fluminense Alive in Libertadores Group C

Overview

• Fluminense drew 1-1 at Independiente Rivadavia on Wednesday in Mendoza, with Álex Arce scoring before John Kennedy equalized in stoppage time.
• The result leaves Fluminense last in Group C on two points from four games, while Independiente Rivadavia leads on 10 and is effectively through.
• Both remaining group matches are in Rio, with Bolívar on May 19 and Deportivo La Guaira on May 27 at the Maracanã.
• To qualify on its own terms, Fluminense needs a three-goal win over Bolívar to overturn a 2-0 head‑to‑head deficit after CONMEBOL moved head‑to‑head above goal difference.
• If Fluminense fails to beat Bolívar in the next match, a draw or loss will end its bid for the round of 16.