Botafogo stumble in Brazilian Serie A title race

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Isidro Pitta scored a second-half winner as leaders Botafogo continued their shaky late-season form with a 1-0 loss at home to Cuiaba in Brazil's Serie A championship on Sunday.

Pitta broke the deadlock against the run of play by sliding a shot into an empty net after Botafogo goalkeeper Lucas Perri charged off his line in a failed clearance attempt.

Botafogo, who were