Flamengo go top, Palmeiras held, Gabigol gives Santos victory in Brasileirão round 26 | OneFootball

Flamengo climbed to the summit of the Brasileirão on Sunday as Palmeiras were held in round 26. According to Coluna Do Fla, six fixtures completed the day’s programme.

The action began at 11:00 Brasília time at Couto Pereira, where Mirassol came from behind to beat Coritiba 2-1. Pedro Rocha scored for the hosts, Gustavo and Bruno Santos replied for the visitors.

At 16:00, Cruzeiro beat Athletico-PR 3-1 at Mineirão. At the same time Santos edged Internacional 3-2 at Beira-Rio, with Gabigol scoring twice. Remo were beaten 1-0 by Flamengo, Samuel Lino netting the winner.

At 18:30, Palmeiras and Botafogo drew 0-0 at Nilton Santos, goalkeeper Gabriel Batista, formerly of Flamengo, impressing. Finally, at 19:30, Chapecoense upset Corinthians 2-1 at Neo Química Arena after a comeback.

The result at Mangueirão lifted Flamengo to 54 points and first place. Palmeiras are second on 53 after their draw. Leonardo Jardim’s side now switch focus to the Libertadores, visiting Independiente Del Valle on Thursday 10 at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa, kick-off 21:30 Brasília time, in the first leg of the quarter-finals.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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