Rodrigo Garro scored two goals and set up another as Corinthians continued its impressive recent form with a 3-1 home win over Vasco da Gama in Brazil's Serie A championship on Sunday.

Gustavo Henrique opened the scoring at Corinthians Arena with a towering header following Garro's out-swinging corner.

Garro doubled the lead by lashing home a first-time effort from 16 yards following Angel Romero's layoff.

Argentine playmaker Garro made it 3-0 as he capitalized on chaotic defending to smash a 20-yard drive into the bottom-right corner.

The visitor pulled a goal back when Jose Rodriguez's powerful effort left goalkeeper Hugo Souza with no chance.

The result marked the sixth consecutive league victory for Corinthians, who is now ninth in the 20-team standings with realistic hopes of qualifying for next year's Copa Libertadores.

Vasco - who has lost four consecutive Serie A matches - fell to 11th, four points further back.

In other Brazilian top-flight fixtures on Sunday, Internacional won 4-1 at home to Bragantino, and Athletico Paranaense drew 1-1 at Bahia. 

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