Botafogo stretch lead in Brazil's Serie A

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- Luiz Henrique struck a late winner as Botafogo extended their lead at the top of Brazil's Serie A standings on Saturday with a 1-0 away win over Rio de Janeiro rivals Fluminense.

The visitors broke the deadlock in the 95th minute when Gregore dispossessed veteran Felipe Melo inside the 18-yard box and passed to an unmarked Henrique, who tapped home from point-blank range.