Palmeiras move closer to Brazilian Serie A title

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Murilo Cerqueira struck a second-half winner as Palmeiras continued their march toward the Brazilian Serie A title on Wednesday with a 1-0 away victory over defending champions Atletico Mineiro.

Cerqueira broke the deadlock in the 51st minute when he met a Gustavo Scarpa cross with a first-time effort that left goalkeeper Everson Pires with no chance.

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