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Ronaldo Scores As Corinthians Draw With Sao Paulo In Brazilian League
'The Phenomenon' converted his seventh goal of the season...
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Sep 28, 2009 5:18:43 AM
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Ronaldo scored his first goal since breaking his hand more than two months ago to give Corinthians a 1-1 draw in the Paulista derby against rivals Sao Paulo at the Morumbi stadium on Sunday.
The former World Player of the Year took advantage of a lapse of concentration in the Sao Paulo defence to put Corinthians ahead in the 20th minute. However, substitute Washington earned Sao Paulo a point in the 70th minute with a firmly struck shot. Washington was sent off in second half injury-time after a second bookable offence.
During the game Ronaldo looked as dangerous as ever, but it was evident that he still wasn't at full fitness. He was substituted in the 77th minute. The match also marked the debut of Argentine prodigy Matias Defederico who joined Corinthians from Huracan. But the attacking midfielder made little impact.
On Saturday, Palmeiras increased their lead at the top of the standings to five points after beating Atletico Paranaense 2-1 at the Palestra Italia stadium. Luis Figueroa and Danilo scored Palmeiras' two goals, while Chico pulled a goal back for the visitors.
In Saturday's only other game Cruzeiro beat Barueri 1-0 thanks to a strike from former Brazilian international Gilberto.
Goias climbed into second-place after edging Gremio 2-1 in front of 15,000 fans at the Serra Dourada stadium in Goiania. Souza put Gremio ahead in the first half, but goals from Leo Lima and Felipe earned Goias the three points.
In Porto Alegre, Internacional failed to move closer towards the league leaders, after being held to a goalless draw by Flamengo. The game lacked rhythm and this had much to do with the state of the surface, that was drenched with water. Internacional find themselves in fourth-place, while Flamengo are in eighth-place.
Atletico Mineiro moved into fifth-place after beating Santos 3-1 courtesy of two goals from Brazilian international Diego Tardelli and another from Evandro. Kleber Pereira converted for Santos.
In other matches, Coritiba beat Nautico 2-0, Fluminense edged Avai 3-2, Vitoria downed Botafogo 3-1, and finally Sport Recife defeated Santo Andre 2-1.
Diego Tardelli (Atletico Mineiro), Adriano (Flamengo) and Jonas (Gremio) share top spot of the scoring charts with thirteen goals each.
Brazilian Championship: Round 26 Results
September 26 (Saturday)
Barueri 0 - 1 Cruzeiro
Palmeiras 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense
September 27 (Sunday)
Coritiba 2 - 0 Nautico
Fluminense 3 - 2 Avai
Goias 2 - 1 Gremio
Internacional 0 - 0 Flamengo
Sao Paulo 1 - 1 Corinthians
Atletico Mineiro 3 - 1 Santos
Botafogo 1 - 3 Vitoria
Sport Recife 2 - 1 Santo Andre
Gregory Sica, Goal.com
The former World Player of the Year took advantage of a lapse of concentration in the Sao Paulo defence to put Corinthians ahead in the 20th minute. However, substitute Washington earned Sao Paulo a point in the 70th minute with a firmly struck shot. Washington was sent off in second half injury-time after a second bookable offence.
During the game Ronaldo looked as dangerous as ever, but it was evident that he still wasn't at full fitness. He was substituted in the 77th minute. The match also marked the debut of Argentine prodigy Matias Defederico who joined Corinthians from Huracan. But the attacking midfielder made little impact.
On Saturday, Palmeiras increased their lead at the top of the standings to five points after beating Atletico Paranaense 2-1 at the Palestra Italia stadium. Luis Figueroa and Danilo scored Palmeiras' two goals, while Chico pulled a goal back for the visitors.
In Saturday's only other game Cruzeiro beat Barueri 1-0 thanks to a strike from former Brazilian international Gilberto.
Goias climbed into second-place after edging Gremio 2-1 in front of 15,000 fans at the Serra Dourada stadium in Goiania. Souza put Gremio ahead in the first half, but goals from Leo Lima and Felipe earned Goias the three points.
In Porto Alegre, Internacional failed to move closer towards the league leaders, after being held to a goalless draw by Flamengo. The game lacked rhythm and this had much to do with the state of the surface, that was drenched with water. Internacional find themselves in fourth-place, while Flamengo are in eighth-place.
Atletico Mineiro moved into fifth-place after beating Santos 3-1 courtesy of two goals from Brazilian international Diego Tardelli and another from Evandro. Kleber Pereira converted for Santos.
In other matches, Coritiba beat Nautico 2-0, Fluminense edged Avai 3-2, Vitoria downed Botafogo 3-1, and finally Sport Recife defeated Santo Andre 2-1.
Diego Tardelli (Atletico Mineiro), Adriano (Flamengo) and Jonas (Gremio) share top spot of the scoring charts with thirteen goals each.
Brazilian Championship: Round 26 Results
September 26 (Saturday)
Barueri 0 - 1 Cruzeiro
Palmeiras 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense
September 27 (Sunday)
Coritiba 2 - 0 Nautico
Fluminense 3 - 2 Avai
Goias 2 - 1 Gremio
Internacional 0 - 0 Flamengo
Sao Paulo 1 - 1 Corinthians
Atletico Mineiro 3 - 1 Santos
Botafogo 1 - 3 Vitoria
Sport Recife 2 - 1 Santo Andre
Gregory Sica, Goal.com
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