Vidal fires Flamengo to second in Brazil's Serie A

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- A second-half goal from Arturo Vidal fired Flamengo to a 1-0 away win over Botafogo in Brazil's Serie A championship on Sunday.

Vidal tapped in from close range in the 58th minute after Pedro had met Mateuzinho's cross from the left with a headed pass at the far post.

The result leaves Flamengo second in the 20-team standings with 43 points from 24 matches, seven points