Prospera Criciuma

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

Fluminense Fluminense remain in danger of relegation from Brazil's Serie A following their seventh loss in 11 matches.

Fluminense Fluminense and Criciuma were beaten on a mixed day for Serie A sides in the Copa do Brasil on Thursday.

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

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro extended their lead atop the Brazil Serie A despite being held to a 0-0 by Corinthians, while Atletico PR clinched another win.

Botafogo Botafogo have maintained their advantage at the top of the Brazilian Serie A standings despite a 3-3 draw at home against Internacional.

Botafogo A brace from Hyuri has seen Botafogo defeat Coritiba 3-1, continuing the latter's poor run in the Brazilian Serie A.