Rio De Janeiro, Aug. 31 -- Defending champion Botafogo scored twice in each half to cruiseto a 4-1 home win over Bragantino in Brazil's Serie A here.
Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo opened the scoring with a 25-yard rocket, but Botafogo's defense was caught napping shortly after as Jhon Rosa advanced unchallenged intothe box and lifted a shot over goalkeeper Neto on Saturday.
Midfielder Newton restored the host's lead with another long-range finish and Jefferson Savarino made it 3-1 when he completed a swift counterattack by thumping a dipping effort into the far corner.
Alvaro Montoro completed the rout in stoppage time as he slid home from the edge of the six-yard box after Artur's pass.
The result at Rio's Olympic Stadium ...