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    Palmeiras retain five-point lead

    Reuters

    Monday, October 12, 2009

    Brazilian championship leaders Palmeiras slumped to a 3-0 defeat at third from bottom Nautico on Monday. Palmeiras kept their five-point cushion over holders Sao Paulo, beaten 2-1 at Flamengo on Saturday, but lost the chance to pull further ahead. The leaders have 54 points from 29 games. Atletico Mineiro, in fourth place, lost the Belo Horizonte derby 1-0 to Cruzeiro on Monday with striker Wellington Paulista scoring in the 11th minute. Internacional, who are third on 48 points, drew 1-1 ...

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