Botafogo v Grêmio
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)
Game Information
Brazilian Serie A Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmeiras | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +9 | 19 |
| São Paulo | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 16 |
| Fluminense | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 16 |
| Flamengo | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 14 |
| Bahia | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 14 |
| Athletico Paranaense | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 13 |
| Coritiba | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| Grêmio | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 11 |
| Vasco da Gama | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Vitória | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 10 |
| Corinthians | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Internacional | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| Atlético-MG | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| Red Bull Bragantino | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| Chapecoense | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| Santos | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| Botafogo | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| Mirassol | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 6 |
| Remo | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 6 |
| Cruzeiro | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -8 | 4 |
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