Rogerio Ceni hits 70th career goal

Written by Nicholas Savage , 02.04 10h33

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Rogerio Ceni scored his 70th career goal with a penalty kick as Sao Paulo beat Palmeiras 3-1 at Morumbi stadium.

Striker Borges put Sao Paulo ahead in the fifth minute, and World Cup veteran Edmundo equalized for Palmeiras in the 29th, also with a penalty kick. Midfielder Richarlyson sealed the win for Sao Paulo with a long-range shot in the 67th.

The result secured Sao Paulo a spot in the semi-final round, and dropped Palmeiras from the group of four clubs that will advance.

With two matches remaining, Sao Paulo has 40 points, four less than Santos, which defeated Ponte Preta 4-2 in Campinas to stay atop the 20-team standings.

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