Soares on target as Botafogo sink Palmeiras

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Tiquinho Soares continued his rich vein of scoring form as Botafogo extended their lead at the top of Brazil's Serie A standings on Sunday with a 1-0 away win over defending champions Palmeiras.

Soares pounced on a poor headed clearance before cutting inside his marker and angling a left-footed shot into the far corner.

The 32-year-old has now scored 21 times in 34 matc