Brazilian Serie A: Botafogo beat Internacional to stay top

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Luiz Henrique struck a first-half winner as Botafogo maintained their lead at the top of Brazil's Serie A championship on Saturday with a 1-0 home victory over Internacional.

Henrique put his side ahead just before halftime when he met Cuiabano's cross from the left wing with a superb first-time effort that beat goalkeeper Sergio Rochet at his near post.

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