Corinthiansone of the oldest clubs in Brazil wants to stay in the first division after success 2:4 comeback against Vasco da Gamaanother large team in a compromised situation.
Vasco da Gama took the lead on the scoreboard twice in the game in Rio de Janeiro, but Corinthians equalized on both occasions thanks to two headers from the Paraguayan Angel Romero. He made the comeback with a shot from outside the penalty area Gabriel Moscardo at the start of the second half and scored the fourth and final goal in a counterattack Giovane in discount.
The win gives Corinthians 47 points and a six-point lead above the relegation places with two games remaining in the Championship. This Tuesday’s game was crucial for Corinthians after the embarrassing 5-1 defeat against Bahia last weekend. After today’s defeat, Vasco da Gama remained at 42 points, one above the relegation point, but could end the day in these places since BahÃa, which has 41, has not yet entered the field in this round.
The Brazilian league is even closer to the top of the table: Palmeiras (63), Flamengo (63), Botafogo (62), Atlético Mineiro (60), Grêmio (59) and Bragantino (59) have real chances of winning the title.
This Wednesday Palmeiras hosts bottom-placed América, while Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro meet in a high-profile clash and Botafogo visits already relegated Coritiba.