RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Pedro and Samuel Lino scored two goals each as Flamengo romped to a 4-1 away win over Vasco da Gama in Brazil's Serie A on Thursday.
Pedro netted either side of Alan Lescano's 15th-minute strike before Lino added a second-half brace as Flamengo secured its 22nd win of the campaign.
The Rio de Janeiro club leads the 20-team standings with 73 points, three ahead of second-placed Palmeiras. Vasco is 13th with 38 points so far.
In Belo Horizonte, Kaio Jorge's early goal gave Cruzeiro a 1-0 away victory over local rival Atletico Mineiro.
Elsewhere in Brazil's top flight on Thursday, left-back Marlon and Fabian Balbuena scored either side of halftime as Gremio won 2-0 at home to Athletico Paranaense. ■
