Campeonato Paulista wrap: No troubles for big guns

26 January 2012 05:33

Sao Paulo, Corinthians and Paulista continued their perfect starts to the Campeonato Paulista with wins on Wednesday.

Sao Paulo, Corinthians and Paulista continued their perfect starts to the Campeonato Paulista with wins on Wednesday.

Strikes from Wellington and Luis Fabiano, along with a Cris own goal, helped Sao Paulo to a 3-2 win at Oeste, who had Tadeu net a double.

Striker Tadeu, 25, put the hosts ahead on 27 minutes, but they trailed 2-1 at half-time after Cris' own goal and Wellington's effort.

Tadeu completed his double in stoppage time as Oeste remained winless and Sao Paulo moved top courtesy of goals scored.

Paulista also made it two wins from as many matches with their 3-0 victory over Comercial.

Teenage midfielder Dener put Sergio Baresi's men ahead before Renan Augustinho Marques and full-back Chiquinho struck in the second half to complete a comfortable win.

Heavyweights Corinthians also collected their second win of the campaign, as first-half goals from defender Chicao and captain Alessandro helped them to a 2-0 win against Guaratingueta.

In other matches, Ponte Preta took their first win of the season with a 5-1 thrashing of Bragantino, with Leandrao hitting a brace.

Linense and Sao Caetano remain unbeaten after playing out a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Palmeiras snatched a 1-1 draw at home to Portuguesa thanks to Ricardo Bueno's 81st-minute equaliser.

Botafogo rebounded from their opening loss to Sao Paulo with a 2-1 win at home to XV de Piracicaba.

Sergio Manoel and Washington exchanged goals as Mirassol and Catanduvense picked up their first points of the season after a 1-1 draw.