In the 18th round of the Brasileirão, Fluminense Football Club drew 1-1 with Cruzeiro at Mineirão on Sunday (31/05). John Kennedy scored for the Tricolor, who reclaimed third place with 31 points, three behind leader Flamengo. Led by assistant coach Maxi Cuberas due to the suspension of coach Luis Zubeldía, the team is on a break for the World Cup and will resume its campaign in late July. The second half of the year still reserves the Time of Warriors for the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals and the Conmebol Libertadores. Fluminense Football Club saw the home team take the initiative, but contained the opponent's momentum with Fábio and still managed to get the best chance of the early game. In a counterattack at nine minutes, Soteldo found Kevin Serna free on the right to clear the marker and, already in the area, launch a bomb for a great save by the goalkeeper. The Colombian was again called upon, while the Tricolor exchanged passes in search of spaces. At 28 minutes, John Kennedy escaped the marking and rolled for Savarino, from the right wing, to finish first, forcing the goalkeeper to spread. In the corner kick of his own Savarino from the left, Jemmes, with his head, sent it out. The Venezuelan repeated the dose, this time from the opposite side, and reached Millán, who also headed over the goal. John Kennedy opened the score with a stunning shot at 42 minutes. Launched by Jemmes, the center forward shot, won the ball against the Cruzeiro defense and finished in the opposite corner of the goalkeeper.