Vitória

Premier League

Grêmio Luiz Felipe Scolari's return as coach of the Gremio failed to make an instant impact as Vitoria won 2-1 in the Brazilian Serie A.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo upset Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro as Internacional returned to some form on Sunday.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo's Michel Bastos said the Brazilian giants are desperate to return to form in the Copa Sudamericana.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro saw their Brazilian Serie A lead cut to seven points after a 1-0 home loss to Corinthians on Wednesday.

Flamengo Flamengo stunned Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro 3-0 on Sunday, allowing Internacional to reduce the latter's advantage to six points.

Vasco da Gama Relegation-threatened Vasco da Gama remained alive in the Brazil Serie A after a 2-0 win over Nautico on Sunday.

Corinthians Title hopefuls Corinthians climbed up to third in the standings with a 1-0 victory over Brazil Serie A leaders Cruzeiro on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro maintained their five-point lead atop the Brazilian Serie A, while Kaka scored for Sao Paulo.

Seven red cards were shown to on-field players – five from hosts Vitoria and two from Bahia – after a brawl broke out in the derby clash.