The ‘Verdao’ defeats América Mineiro 0-1, who lost second place in favor of Corinthians
A goal from Scarpa was enough to increase his advantage
Palmeiras won this Thursday by 0-1 in his visit to América Mineiro and thus extended his advantage as leader of the Brazilian Championshipwhile Corinthians ousted Atlético Mineiro from second position after thrashing Coritiba 3-1, on the eighteenth day of the tournament. With a goal from Gustavo Scarpa, Verdao established itself at the top of the qualifying table with 36 points, while América Mineiro was unable to leave the relegation zone where it remains with 18 in seventeenth place. Corinthians, which insists on catching up with the leader, regained second position on Wednesday with goals from Róger Guedes, Adson and Raul Gustavo, while those led by the Argentine Antonio Mohamed missed the opportunity to stay close to Verdao.
In a pitiful presentation, miningcurrent champion of the tournament, barely managed to match 1-1 on his visit to Coritibathanks to newcomer Alan Kardec.
Fluminense defeated 2-3 in their visit to Goiás and climbed to fourth position where he has 31 points, the same as Athletic Paranaensewhich advanced to fourth place after thrashing Atlético Goiainense 4-1.
The next day Palmeiras will seek to further extend the advantage when they host Internacional on Saturday, which seeks to return to the main draw of the standings after falling to sixth place after drawing 1-1 with Sao Paulo.
