- Rafael Navarro (56')
- Matheus Babi (82')
- Alisson (7')
- Jean Pyerre (17')
- Diego Churín (54' Pen)
- Matheus Henrique (74', 78')
Gremio hammer Botafogo to keep Libertadores hopes alive
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Gremio scored a comprehensive 5-2 victory over relegated Botafogo on Monday to keep alive their hopes of a top six finish in Brazil’s Serie A.A top six placing guarantees a spot in next season’s Copa Libertadores, the South American equivalent of the Champions League, and the win lifts Gremio into sixth, equal with Fluminense, who have played a game less.Alisson and Jean Pyerre put the visitors 2-0 up before half time and Diego Churin made it three with a penalty kick after 53 minutes.Rafael Navarro pulled one back for Botafogo when he finished off a nice counter attack three minutes later but two goals from Matheus Henrique in the 75th and 78th minutes made it 5-1 for Gremio.Matheus scored a second consolation goal for Botafogo with eight minutes remaining. (Reporting by Andrew Downie; Editing by Michael Perry)
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Brazilian Serie A Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Bragantino | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Athletico-PR | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Grêmio | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Internacional | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Atlético-MG | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Fortaleza | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Bahia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Cruzeiro | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| Juventude | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| São Paulo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| Vasco da Gama | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Criciúma | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vitória | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Corinthians | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Atlético-GO | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Cuiabá | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
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