Ponte Preta

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro remain in control atop the Brazilian Serie A after ending their two-game losing run, as the top five teams all won.

Atlético PR Atletico Paranaense have moved above Gremio into second in the Brazil Serie A after a 1-0 victory over Internacional.

Sao Paulo Ponte Preta is in pole position to progress to the Copa Sudamericana final after a 3-1 away first-leg win against Sao Paulo.

Santos Botafogo PB completed an upset win over Goias in the Copa do Brasil first round, while Santos were held at Mixto.

Corinthians Corinthians, Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras are poised to advance to the final stages of the Copa do Brasil after resounding wins midweek.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro stayed on the tail of Brazil Serie A leaders Botafogo after a 5-1 home thrashing of Vitoria on Saturday.

Lanús Lanus have won the 2013 Copa Sudamericana in front of their home fans, triumphing 3-1 on aggregate over Brazil's Ponte Preta.