Brazil Serie A: Copete brace lifts Santos to third

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RIO DE JANEIRO, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Colombia international winger Jonathan Copete scored either side of halftime to fire Santos to a 2-0 away victory over Vitoria in Brazil's Serie A championship on Wednesday.

The 29-year-old put the visitors ahead with a long-range shot just after the half-hour mark before lashing in a first-time effort after a Bruno Henrique cross 13 minutes from time.

The result at the Barradao stadium in Salvador catapulted Santos to third in Brazil's Serie A standings, four points behind leaders Corinthians.

In Rio de Janeiro, forward Roger bagged a brace as hosts Botafogo beat local rivals Vasco da Gama 3-1 at the Nilton Santos stadium.

Botafogo moved to fifth with 15 points while Vasco dropped to ninth, anchored on 12 points.

In Sao Paulo, defending champions Palmeiras overcame Atletico Goianiense 1-0 at home thanks to a strike from Colombian attacker Miguel Borja.

Palmeiras rose to seventh with 13 points and Atletico remained 19th with six points.

In other matches on Wednesday, hosts Atletico Paranaense defeated Sao Paulo 1-0 and Fluminense won 3-0 at Avai. Enditem

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