Flamengo miss chance to close gap on leaders despite Gabriel brace

CURITIBA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Defending champions Flamengo missed the chance to make up ground in the Brazilian Serie A title race as they were held to a 2-2 away draw by Athletico Paranaense on Tuesday.

Gabriel Barbosa gave the visitors the lead in the 17th minute with a powerful first-time effort after goalkeeper Aderbar Santos kept out Vitinho Santos's attempt with his right leg.

Gabriel made it 2-0 sho