In other news, Swedish team Hammarby won their league confrontation 3-0 this weekend. Why should we care? Because IKEA is great value and Volvo makes great trucks is it? No. It’s because the communion between fans and legendary footballer Kennedy is epitomized in the celebration of his free-kick, as he catches a cup of beer in mid-air and finishes it.
Kennedy Bakircioglu scored a brilliant freekick against IFK Göteborg, during the celebration someone threw a beer at him, he catched it and took a sip! pic.twitter.com/OtDR4GFuPX
— Photos of Football (@photosofootball) October 1, 2018
The strike came as he was substituted on, and the 37-year tucked the ball into the top corner. In his final season, the Swedish legend proved he could still provide fans with boisterous emotions and showed he was a lad.
For those who follow the MLS, you will possibly remember Giovinco performing a similar act while wearing the Toronto FC red. However, there are some differences. Giovinco does not catch the beer, he picks it up from the grass. Kennedy – Giovinco 1-0.
Atlanta fan throws a beer at Altidore, Giovinco takes a sip and throws it back! pic.twitter.com/FnDbJJ83iN
— Photos of Football (@photosofootball) October 22, 2017
Moreover, Kennedy’s beer was intentionally offered to him by home fans, while Giovinco was tossed the beer by opposing fans out of frustration. 2-0 to Ken Ken.
Finally, Kennedy scored the goal to go with the celebration. Giovinco drank the beer while celebrating his teammates goal. 3-0 to Ol’King Kenny. The Swedish midfielder has an illustrious career as it is, yet he just added a truly memorable moment. And also did it better than the ‘Atomic Ant.’
