Palmeiras Extends Lead as Lopez and Ljubicic Shine

Palmeiras won 4-1 against Vasco da Gama in Brazil’s Serie A. Jose Manuel Lopez scored two goals for Palmeiras.

Vitor Roque and Mauricio also scored for the winners.

Palmeiras now leads the league with 51 points.

Flamengo is six points behind but has played one fewer game.

In Germany’s Cup, Union Berlin beat Eintracht Braunschweig 4-2.

Marin Ljubicic scored twice after coming on as a substitute.

SSV Jeddeloh II made a major upset by defeating Heidenheim 5-2.