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Paolo Guerrero scores in Corinthians' win over Palmeiras

Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero.

Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero.

18:13 | Lima, Jul. 27.

Peru international striker Paolo Guerrero scored a goal in the second half, helping Corinthians defeat Palmeiras 2-0 in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Thus, Corinthians moved up to sixth in the Brazilian Seria A standing with 23 points, while Palmeiras ended in twelfth place with just 13 points.

The 28-year-old striker proved his class by opening up the score for Brazilian side on the 51st minute mark on Sunday.

Petros scored the second goal for the Timao in the very last minute of injury time, sealing his team's win.

The match, officiated by referee Sandro Meira Ricci, took place Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Arena Corinthians stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 

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Published: 7/27/2014