Flamengo enter Carioca championship final

Rio de Janeiro April 24 (IANS) Former Bayern Munich striker Paolo Guerrero struck two second-half goals as Flamengo defeated Botafogo 2-1 in their Carioca championship semi-final.

Flamengo will now meet Fluminense in the final to be played over two legs on April 30 and May 7 reports Xinhua news agency.

Guerrero opened the scoring just after the interval at the Maracana Stadium here on Sunday with an unstoppable volley after a poor Botafogo clearance.

The 33-year-old Peru international then doubled his side s lead by converting from the penalty spot.

Sassa pegged a goal back for Botafogo by also netting from the spot three minutes from time.

Meanwhile former Manchester City striker Jo was on target as Corinthians earned a 1-1 draw with Sao Paulo in the second leg of their Paulista championship semi-final.

The victory give Corinthians a 3-1 aggregate victory as they booked a berth in the final against Ponte Preta.

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