Top three win to set-up decisive final day

The three teams remaining in contention for the 2010 Brazilian title all won on Sunday. Leaders Fluminense won 2-1 away to Palmeiras to maintain a one point advantage over Corinthians who defeated Vasco da Gama 2-0 at the Pacaembu. Cruzeiro remain in the hunt a further point back after a 2-1 win against last year's champions Flamengo.

Fluminense came from behind against Palmeiras, who took an early lead thanks to magnificent strike from Dinei from the right corner of the penalty box. Carlinhos equalised for Fluminense with an almost equally good shot. His effort from 18 yards out flew over Deola in the Palmeiras goal and into the top right hand corner.


Carlinhos (number 6) celebrates his equaliser

Fluminense proceeded to have the best of the chances and most of the possession for the rest of the game. Tarta, on as substitute for the injured Deco, hit what proved to be the winner 13 minutes into the second half. Márcio Araújo's powerful shot was parried by Deola. Tarta responded quickest to the rebound and slotted his shot past the keeper and into the net. Goals and highlights here http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Esportes/0,,GIM1383377-7824-OS+GOLS+DE+PALMEIRAS+X+FLUMINENSE+PELA+RODADA+DO+BRASILEIRAO,00.html

The result means that Fluminense know that if they beat relegated Guarani at the Engenhão next Sunday they will secure their first national title since 1984.

Corinthians will be hoping to take advantage should Flu slip up on Sunday. They remain in contention thanks to a 2-0 win at home to Vasco da Gama at the Pacaembu. Bruno Cesar gave o Timão they lead 6 minutes before halftime with a comical goal. His shot from outside the area was deflected by Vasco defender Dedé through the legs of his goalkeeper Fernando Prass and into the net. 12 minutes into the second half, Danilo rose to head in Roberto Carlos' cross to make it 2-0. Goals and highlights here http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Esportes/0,,GIM1383385-7824-OS+GOLS+DE+CORINTHIANS+X+VASCO+PELA+RODADA+DO+BRASILEIRAO,00.html

Corinthians are one point behind and need to better Fluminense's result next Sunday. They are away to relegated Goiás.


Danilo celebrates the winner.

Cruzeiro still have an outside chance of snatching the title on the final day thanks to a 2-1 win away to Flamengo. Diego Mauricio gave Flamengo the lead after nine minutes in the match being played in Volta Rendonda rather than Flamengo's usual Maracaná home. Roger equalised 6 minutes later for Cruzeiro. Thiago Ribeiro scoored the winner for the Raposa in the second half. Goals and highlights here. http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Esportes/0,,GIM1383383-7824-OS+GOLS+DE+FLAMENGO+X+CRUZEIRO+PELA+RODADA+DO+BRASILEIRO,00.html

The result leaves Cruzeiro on 66 points, one behind Corinthians and two behind Fluminense. Cruzeiro are at home to Palmeiras on the final day. Last year's champions Flamengo are only two points and two places above the relegation zone but cannot go down as the two teams beneath them, Vitoria and Atlético Goiano meet on the final day to decide who takes the last relegation place.

Grêmio remain in fourth and in pole position for the last Libertadores Cup place with a 3-0 win away to Guarani in Campinas. Goals from André Lima, Diego and a penalty from league top scorer Jonas mean that Guarani join Goiás and Grêmio Prudente in the second division next year. See the goals here http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Esportes/0,,GIM1383393-7824-OS+GOLS+DE+GUARANI+X+GREMIO+PELA+RODADA+DO+BRASILEIRO,00.html 

Grêmio face a decisive fixture at home to fifth place Botafogo on the final day. A draw will be enough for the Immortal Tricolors to secure fourth over the only team who can now overtake them.