Luiz on target as Flamengo sinks Cruzeiro

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- David Luiz scored a second-half winner as Flamengo edged to a 1-0 away victory over Cruzeiro in Brazil's Serie A championship on Wednesday.

Luiz put the visitor ahead with a 53rd-minute free-kick and the host withstood a tense final 10 minutes to secure their 17th win of the campaign.

The Rio de Janeiro outfit remains fourth in the 20-team standings with 58 points, nine