Costa, Hulk on target as Atletico Mineiro flex attacking muscle

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Spain striker Diego Costa and Brazil forward Hulk netted first-half goals as leaders Atletico Mineiro extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches with a 3-0 home victory over Sport Recife in the Brazilian Serie A on Saturday.

Costa opened the scoring at the Mineirao by meeting a Guilherme Arana cross with a powerful header that left goalkeeper Mailson with no chance.

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