The FIFA international break has concluded, and the Brasileirão is back in action.
This Wednesday (1), six matches marked the kickoff of the ninth round.
Despite lacking a head coach, Botafogo triumphed over Mirassol 3-2, lifting them out of the relegation zone.
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São Paulo and Internacional played to a 1-1 draw, a result that left both sets of fans disappointed. Inter supporters were let down after their team let a lead slip in the closing minutes, while São Paulo fans lamented their team’s continued winless streak, now at three matches.
Bahia secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Athletico-PR, who entered the round as runners-up, propelling Bahia into the top four.
In the debut of head coach Artur Jorge, Cruzeiro achieved their first win of the Brasileirão by defeating Vitória 3-0.
Vasco maintained their unbeaten streak under coach Renato Gaúcho with a 1-1 draw against Coritiba away from home, missing the opportunity to close in on the top four.
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Lastly, Fluminense comfortably defeated Corinthians 3-1 and moved up to second place in the standings.
This match saw the expulsion of Corinthians midfielder Allan for an obscene gesture.
📅 Upcoming Matches This Round
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Thursday (2) – Santos vs Remo
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Thursday (2) – Chapecoense vs Atlético-MG
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Thursday (2) – Palmeiras vs Grêmio
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Thursday (2) – RB Bragantino vs Flamengo
📊 Check Out the Updated Standings
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