Jael sends Flamengo back to the top

Jael sends Flamengo back to the top

Published Aug. 7, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

Substitute Jael Vieira struck with a minute to go to send Flamengo back to the top of the Campeonato standings with a 1-0 win over Coritiba.

The win moves Flamengo two points clear of Corinthians, though they have played two games more.

A first-half brace from Elias De Olivera helped Figueirense to a 2-1 away win over Atletico Mineiro.

De Olivera scored in the eight and 45th minutes to put the visitors in control.

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Dudu Cearense got one back for the hosts two minutes into the second half but they could not find an equaliser.

Palmeiras and Gremio shared the spoils from a goalless draw.

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