Flamengo stop Palmeiras in Brazilian league

Jonathan Roorda - 19 October 2009 00:07

Palmeiras remain on top in Brazil, despite the defeat

The Brazilian league is anything but decided with eight matches to go, as Palmeiras failed to extend their lead. Instead, the leaders lost 0-2 against Flamengo.

Both goals at the match between Palmeiras and Flamengo were scored by Dejan Petkovic. The Serbian midfielder first found the target in the 24th minute, and then did so again on the hour mark.

Internacional failed to reduce the gap to three points however, being held to a 2-2 draw at Fluminense.

Alecsandro put Internacional ahead after 13 minutes, but had his goal canceled out by Gum in the 42nd. Maquinhos then restored the away side's lead in the 65th minute but Gum again netted the equaliser, this time with four minutes left to play.

Palmeiras keep an advantage of four points over second-placed Atletico Mineiro. Internacional follow at another point.