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Soccer-Athletico stay top with 1-0 win away at Gremio – Metro US

Soccer-Athletico stay top with 1-0 win away at Gremio

Brasileiro Championship – Gremio v Athletico Paranaense
Brasileiro Championship – Gremio v Athletico Paranaense

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (Reuters) – Athletico Paranaense stayed top of the Brazilian league on Sunday thanks to a 1-0 win away at Gremio.

Matheus Babi got the goal that helped the side from Curitiba maintain their 100% record in this year’s Serie A.

The striker got in behind the Gremio defence a minute before halftime and although he was flagged offside, the goal was given after a consultation with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

The result leaves Athletico with nine points from three games. Gremio are pointless after two matches.

(Reporting by Andrew Downie; Editing by Toby Davis)