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Gremio 4-0 Atletico Paranaense
Gremio went in front on 20 minutes when Damian Escudero fired in a low shot to round off a glorious flowing passing move.
More good passing led to Gremio’s second, with Andre Lima slotting home 12 minutes later.
In the second-half, Lima scored again with a fine low drive from the edge of the area, before completing his hat-trick from the penalty spot.
Ceara 1-1 Internacional
Washington fired Ceara into the lead after 36 minutes, with a powerful penalty that gave the visitors’ goalkeeper no chance.
Inter levelled in the first minute of the second-half, when former Manchester City striker Jo showed great pace and composure to turn his man and slot home.
The result leaves Ceara in 13th, three points behind tenth-placed Internacional.