Brasileirão round-up: Inter, Botafogo claim victories

Brasileirão: Round 8

Internacional 2-1 Cruzeiro

Internacional jumped up to fourth in the Brasileirão after beating Cruzeiro 2-1 at the Beira-Rio.

Oscar and Leandro Damião, who were both named in Brazil's 18-man squad for the Olympic Games in London last Thursday, scored Inter's goals in the first half before Leo netted a consolation for Cruzeiro in the 65th minute.

Botafogo 3-0 Bahia

Botafogo moved up to sixth after cruising to a 3-0 home win against Bahia.

Cidinho found the target twice for the Rio de Janeiro giants in the first-half before Elkeson put the game to bed just three minutes after the interval.

Atlético Goianiense 0-1 Nàutico

Náutico beat Atlético Goianiense 1-0 in Goiania courtesy of Araujo’s 23rd minute strike.

The result means Nàutico have climbed up to tenth in the league, whilst Atlético remain at the bottom of the table without a win after eight rounds.

Brasileirão round 8 fixtures to be played on Sunday:

Fluminense x Flamengo

Santos x Grêmio

São Paulo x Coritiba

Figueirense x Vasco

Atlético Mineiro x Portuguesa

Ponte Preta x Palmeiras

Sport Recife x Corinthians