Fernandão celebrates against Corinthians
On Saturday, just two points separated the top three sides in the Brasileiro. But even though
Palmeiras were not in action, they stayed top after Internacional lost away at Vitória and São
Paulo were held away at strugglers Santo André. Now just three points separate the top five.
Neto Berola scores Vitória's second against Palmeiras
Palmeiras went down 3-2 away to Vitória but second-placed Internacional failed to take
advantage by losing by the same score at home to Cruzeiro.
Goals from Uelliton, Neto Berola and debut boy, Derlei, earned Vitória three deserved
points.
São Paulo gift Ronaldo a goal in the Morumbi
A 2-1 victory over strugglers Atlético Paranaense plus São Paulo's and Internacional's
failures to win their games has left Palmeiras in a commanding position in the Campeonato
Brasileiro.
Chile international Figueroa made the best of his first start for Palmeiras scoring the Green's
opener in the Palestra Itália.
