Palmeiras extend lead in Brazilian Serie A

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Gustavo Scarpa struck a superb second-half goal as Palmeiras moved four points clear at the top of Brazil's Serie A standings on Thursday with a 1-0 win at America Mineiro.

Scarpa broke the deadlock in the 65th minute by running around his marker and curling an unstoppable left-footed shot into the far corner.

Palmeiras were untroubled thereafter as they eased to their