The crazy and wacky world of futebol Brasil just got wackier. In a goal fest, Botafogo defeated Internacional 3-2. Botafogo jumped out to an early 2-0 in the first sixteen minutes of the match.

Wellington started off the goal parade in the 11^th minute when he knocked home the winner to make 1-0 Botafogo.

Five minutes later Andre Lima tickled the twines in the 16^th minute to make 2-0 Botafogo.

Internacional came roaring back to score twice in the second half to tie this baby up at two all however Alessandro scored the match winner in the 75^th minute to lift Botafogo to a thrilling 3-2 win.

Internacional came into this mach in third place in the Campeonato while Botafogo was in the heave hoe zone. They were in 17^th spot. This win was a big deal for Botafogo. This might have saved their season. Time will tell on this for there are lots of matches to be played later today. For now, Botafogo is clear of the heave hoe zone. Botafogo moves up to 15^th spot in the table.

For Internacional this loss could have been a lethal blow to their chances of winning the title.

Depending on what happens later today, Internacional could fall behind leader Atletico-MG by as many as seven points.

Gremio defeated Santo Andre 3-2. Santo Andre jumped to an early 1-0 lead when Antonio Flavio scored in the 19^th minute. Gremio applied the pressure and scored the next three goals to win going away 3-2. The final score was closer than the match indicated. Santo Andre scored in the 90^th minute to make it respectable.

Gremio was in control of the match from the 30^th minute on.

Gremio moves up to sixth place. 

Avai blasted Atletico-PR 3-1.

Avai started off the hit parade with a 9^th minute on a wicked blast by Murigui to make 1-0. Williams scored the next two goals in the 26^th and 61^st minute to give Avai an insurmountable 3-0 lead. It was all over but the shouting. Atletico-PR scored a cosmetic goal in the 65^th minute on a great score by Marcinho to make 3-1. That was all she wrote baby.

Atletico-PR is buried at the bottom of the table in 18^th spot with 12 points.

Avai is in ninth spot with 19 points.

Today there are some huge matches. My Flamengo takes on Santos. Sao Paulo battles Gremio-Barueri. The grand daddy of them all has Palmeiras battling Corinthians. Oh, glory days what feast today will be. I can’t wait.

Check out these sites.

www.palau.org

http://www2.hillsong.com/tv/home.asp

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