Flamengo v Atlético-GO
Champions Flamengo held 1-1 at home by lowly Atletico-GO
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Brazilian champions Flamengo missed a chance to move into joint top spot in the Serie A table on Saturday when they were held 1-1 at home by Atletico Goianiense.Bruno Henrique gave Flamengo the lead right on half time after running on to a sumptuous pass from Thiago Maia but Ze Roberto took advantage of poor defending to equalise for the visitors on the hour mark.Atletico beat Flamengo 3-0 in the opening match of the season but they are currently just three points above the relegation zone and without a win in their last six games.With title rivals Atletico Mineiro and Sao Paulo both winning, Flamengo drop into fourth place with 36 points, two behind leaders Atletico, who have played a game less.Atletico Goianense are in 14th spot in the 20-team table with 24 points.(Reporting by Andrew Downie; Editing by Kim Coghill)
Game Information
Brazilian Serie A Table
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmeiras | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | +11 | 26 |
| Flamengo | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +8 | 20 |
| São Paulo | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | +6 | 20 |
| Fluminense | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | +5 | 20 |
| Bahia | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 20 |
| Athletico Paranaense | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | +4 | 19 |
| Coritiba | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 16 |
| Atlético-MG | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | +1 | 14 |
| Red Bull Bragantino | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 14 |
| Vitória | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 14 |
| Botafogo | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| Grêmio | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| Vasco da Gama | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| Internacional | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| Santos | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 13 |
| Corinthians | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -3 | 11 |
| Cruzeiro | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -7 | 10 |
| Remo | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 8 |
| Chapecoense | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
| Mirassol | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 6 |
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