Brazilian Roundup, Mar 20

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Playmaker Diego Souza scored a goal on debut for Vasco da Gama in a 2-0 victory over Botafogo in the Rio Cup on Sunday.

The victory in the second stage of the Rio de Janeiro state championship gave Vasco the lead in Group A, ahead of Boavista and Flamengo, which played without suspended playmaker Ronaldinho and was held to a 0-0 draw at Cabofriense.

In the Sao Paulo state tournament, Sao Paulo and Corinthians won to remain top of the 20-team standings, ahead of Palmeiras and Santos.

Sao Paulo beat last-place Prudente 1-0 for its fourth victory in a row, while Corinthians defeated Americana by the same score following a goal by former Sporting striker Liedson.