RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Bruno Duarte scored in each half as Vasco da Gama eased relegation fears with a 2-0 away victory over Chapecoense in Brazil's Serie A on Saturday.
Duarte gave the visitors the lead with a 36th-minute header and he doubled the advantage with a clinical finish after combining with Loide Augusto nine minutes from time.
Chapecoense managed only one shot on target as it stumbled to its 21st loss of the campaign.
The result leaves Vasco with 44 points, seven clear of the relegation zone with four matchdays remaining. Chapecoense is last in the 20-team standings with relegation to Serie B already confirmed.
In Saturday's only other Brazilian Serie A fixture, Atletico Mineiro drew 0-0 at Mirassol. ■
