Source: Xinhua

05-04-2009 09:03

BRASILIA, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldo and his team, Corinthians, won on Sunday the title of the Championship of Sao Paulo state, the most important regional tournament in Brazil.

Corinthians drew 1-1 with Santos and confirmed its victory of 3-1 last week. Ronaldo contributed 2 goals to that victory.

Santos, who was required to win by three goals difference, emerged with force and was ahead through a penalty executed by Kleber Pereira at 28 minutes of the first half of the match.

Shortly afterwards, Andre Santos tied and Corinthians controlled the match till the end.

After spending 387 days off the field for left knee injury, Ronaldo reappeared last March 4 in a Brazilian Cup match against Humbiara, and since then marked eight times.

This is the 26th title for Corinthians, which is the second most supported club in Brazil, only behind Flamengo.

The victory was achieved with such authority, because the team this year's tournament with 13 wins, ten draws and without defeat.

 

Editor:Zheng Limin