Brazilian Serie A: Almada guides Botafogo to victory over Corinthians

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- World Cup winner Thiago Almada struck a 67th-minute winner as Botafogo extended their lead in Brazil's Serie A standings with a 2-1 home win over Corinthians on Saturday.

Luiz Henrique gave the hosts the lead by firing home from six yards after Jefferson Savarino's slide-rule pass.

Corinthians missed the chance to equalize just before halftime when Angel Romero's penal