Corinthiansone of Brazil’s oldest clubs, is looking to stay in the first division after achieving a 4-2 comeback against Vasco da Gama, another big team in a compromised situation. Vasco da Gama had twice led on the scoreboard, in the match played in Rio de Janeiro, but Corinthians equalized on both occasions through headers from Paraguay’s Ángel Romero.
He returned with a shot from outside the area by Gabriel Moscardo at the start of the second half and scored the fourth and final goal on a counterattack that Giovane finished off in stoppage time. The victory puts Corinthians on 47 points and six points clear of the relegation places, with two games remaining in the championship.
Tuesday’s match is crucial for Corinthians after a humiliating 1-5 loss against Bahia, in a match last weekend. After today’s defeat, Vasco da Gama is stuck on 42 points, one above relegation, but it can end the day in those positions, because Bahia, with 41, has not yet entered the field this round.
The Brazilian league, very close at the bottom… and at the top
The Brazilian league is closer to the top of the table, with Palmeiras (63), Flamengo (63), Botafogo (62), Atlético Mineiro (60), Grêmio (59) and Bragantino (59) having real options in title acquisition. This Wednesday, Palmeiras visit América, last ranked, while Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro face each other in a high-profile rivalry, and Botafogo visit Coritiba, who have already been relegated.
Source: La Verdad
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