Calleri fires Sao Paulo to win over Santos

Rio De Janeiro, July 17 – Jonathan Calleri struck twice as Sao Paulo cruised to a 4-1 residence win over Santos in Brazil’s Serie A championship.

The Argentine ahead put the hosts forward from the penalty spot earlier than heading in a second aim on the stroke of halftime, reviews Xinhua.

David Fonseca prolonged Sao Paulo’s lead when he mixed with Rodrigo Nestor and slotted a right-footed shot previous goalkeeper Joao Martins 11 minutes from time.

Former AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato made it 4-0 with a cool end after operating onto Fonseca’s by way of ball.

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The guests pulled a aim again by changing a stoppage-time penalty after Deivid Washington was introduced down by Michel Araujo.

The outcome lifts Sao Paulo to fourth within the 20-team standings with 25 factors from 15 video games, 14 factors behind leaders Botafogo. Santos are 14th, 9 factors additional again.

In different fixtures on Sunday, Coritiba drew 0-0 at Cruzeiro, Cuiaba gained 1-0 at Fortaleza, Fluminense had been held to a goalless residence draw by Flamengo, Athletico Paranaense eased to a 2-0 residence win over Bahia, and Palmeiras drew 0-0 at Internacional.