Independiente Rivadavia vs Fluminense
- A. Arce 66'
- John Kennedy 90+1'
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
G. Tejera
2026
Match Report
Kennedy's Last-Gasp Strike Denies Rivadavia Perfect Record
Independiente Rivadavia came agonizingly close to extending their flawless Copa Libertadores campaign, only for John Kennedy to steal a point for Fluminense with a stoppage-time equalizer at Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza. It was the kind of last-second drama that Group C had been crying out for.
Alex Arce had looked to be the match-winner, drilling home in the 66th minute to put the hosts in front. The contest was a feisty affair, with yellow cards flying for T. Bottari, Hércules, Luis Acosta, Nonato, J. Florentín, and Guga across both halves. But in the 90+1st minute, Kennedy had the final say.
Independiente Rivadavia drop their first points but remain top of Group C. For Fluminense, who arrived rooted to the bottom with just one point from three games, this draw is a lifeline, small, but real.
Match Events
37'
T. Bottari(Handball)
38'
Hercules(Handball)
45+1'
L. Acosta(Rough play)
63'
J. I. Florentin Bobadilla(Unsporting behaviour)
63'
Nonato(Unsporting behaviour)
66'
69'
Guga(Rough play)
78'
78'
79'
80'
L. Zubeldia
82'
82'
82'
86'
86'
90+1'
(Handball)T. Bottari
37'
38'
Hercules(Handball)
45+1'
L. Acosta(Rough play)
(Unsporting behaviour)J. I. Florentin Bobadilla
63'
63'
Nonato(Unsporting behaviour)
66'
69'
Guga(Rough play)
78'
78'
79'
80'
L. Zubeldia
82'
82'
86'
86'
90+1'
Player of the match
Statistics
28%Possession72%
15Shots11
3Shots on Target2
6Corners2
13Fouls14
3Offsides0
2Yellow Cards4
222Passes613
1Saves2
Head to Head
1
Independiente Rivadavia wins
3
Draws
0
Fluminense wins
Goals: 4 - 3
