Brazilian Serie A: Igor Jesus nets brace as Botafogo reclaim top spot

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Igor Jesus scored two second-half goals as Botafogo returned to the top of Brazil's Serie A standings on Saturday with a 2-0 home victory over fellow title contenders Fortaleza.

Botafogo went ahead in the 73rd minute at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Stadium when Jesus controlled Alexander Barboza's diagonal cross with his chest before rifling a low effort into the far corner.