Flamengo edge toward Copa do Brasil semifinals

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Pedro and Bruno Henrique scored second-half goals as Flamengo came from behind to beat Athletico Paranaense 2-1 in their Copa do Brasil quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday.

Agustin Canobbio put the visitors ahead at the Maracana stadium with a sixth minute strike before Pedro equalized by converting a 55th-minute penalty.

Henrique gave the hosts the lead when he headed h