Saturday, January 19, 2008

Adriano scores two in Sao Paulo's 2-1 victory in state championship

Inter Milan striker Adriano returned in grand style to Brazilian soccer by leading Sao Paulo to a 2-1 comeback victory over Guaretingueta in the opening round of the Sao Paulo state championship on Thursday.

Adriano, on loan from Inter until December, scored both second-half goals.

He took the field to a standing ovation and made a brilliant debut for the five-time Brazilian champion _ on solo runs, shooting free kicks, scrapping for loose balls, and constantly buzzing the Guaretingueta goal.

After Guaretingueta took a surprise 1-0 lead after 22 minutes on a free kick by Renato, Adriano took over.

In the opening minute of the second half, he recovered a lost ball at the top of the penalty area and fired home to equalize.

Then, in the 75th minute, Adriano sent a seeing-eye free kick through the defensive wall and past diving goalkeeper Faber.

http://www.pr-inside.com/adriano-scores-two-in-sao-paulo-s-r392959.htm

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