Soccer-John Kennedy presides over enthralling Fluminense derby win

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Fluminense v Flamengo - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - October 23, 2021 Fluminense's John Kennedy celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Alexandre Loureiro

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Teenage striker John Kennedy scored twice on his first start for Fluminense as the Rio de Janeiro side beat their archrivals Flamengo 3-1 in an enthralling Serie A derby clash on Saturday.

Kennedy, 19, netted in the 17th and 61st minutes and Uruguayan forward Abel Hernandez added a superb third with four minutes remaining to guarantee a memorable win at the Maracana stadium.