RIO DE JANEIRO: Argentina forward Carlos Tevez converted a penalty while midfielder Fininho was sent off for insulting his own supporters as Corinthians beat rank outsiders Sampaio Correa 3-0 in the Copa Brasil on Wednesday.
Corinthians completed a 4-1 aggregate win in their first round tie after their second leg win but were given a huge let-off against opponents whose total monthly wage bill is around 60,000 Real (US$22,944) – less than one fifth of Tevez’s salary alone.
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