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    Gremio facing tough test against Flamengo

    Tuesday, August 19, 2008

    Brazilian league leaders Gremio face a tough test at Flamengo on Thursday as they aim to cement their place at the top of the table. The Porto Alegre side enjoy a five-point lead over Cruzeiro in the Campeonato Brasileiro after 21 games while Flamengo, who led the championship for 13 rounds, have now slipped to seventh. Gremio are currently enjoying a 12-match unbeaten streak but coach Celso Roth insists he does not pay attention to statistics. "I don't consider these figures," he said. "In f ...

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