Rio De Janeiro, April 28 -- Striker Pedro scored twice as Flamengo rose to the top of Brazil's Serie A standings with a 4-0 home win over Corinthians.
Everton Soares put the hosts ahead from long range after combining with Giorgian de Arrascaeta
and Pedro then set up De Arrascaeta, who also struck with a low shot from outside the 18-yard box.
on Sunday.
Pedro made it 3-0, sweeping a first-time effort into the net after intercepting a stray pass from goalkeeper Hugo Souza. Former Fiorentina forward Pedro put the result beyond doubt from the penalty spot following Igor Coronado's ugly challenge on De Arrascaeta.
"I'm still getting back to full fitness, but so far my comeback is going very well," said Pedro, who returned earlier this month ...