Leaders Botafogo extend winning run as Vasco flounder

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Luis Henrique and Carlos Alberto scored second-half goals as leaders Botafogo secured a 2-0 home win over Vasco da Gama in Brazil's Serie A championship on Sunday.

Henrique opened the scoring in the 53rd minute when he played a slick one-two with Tiquinho Soares and angled a left-footed shot into the far corner.

Carlos Alberto doubled the advantage in stoppage time by dr