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Vasco da Gama

Jan 18, 2017 9:56:58 PM

The Sao Paulo team eased to victory in the second half with a strong performance from newcomer Kazim.

Corinthians greeted its fans with a fine display in its first match of 2017, beating rival Vasco da Gama 4-1 it the Florida Cup semifinals in Orlando on Wednesday.

Camacho, Marlone, Kazim and Marquinhos Gabriel scored against the Rio team, which was helpless in the second half despite a stunning equalizer from Eder Luis before the break.

Pressure and tight marking was the strategy adopted by both contestants early on at Bright House Networks Stadium, from which Corinthians capitalized first: Camacho played a give-and-go with Rodriguinho before putting it past Martin Silva just inside the box.