Julio miranda

Midfielder Thaciano Silva: Midfielder Thaciano Silva scored twice from the penalty spot as Bahia eased relegation fears with a 5-1 away victory over Corinthians in Brazil's Serie A championship on Friday.

Julio Miranda, Cauly Souza and Thaciano struck early as the visitors raced to a 3-0 before the half hour, reports Xinhua.

Former Brazil international midfielder Renato Augusto gave the hosts a glimmer of hope by curling a 20-yard effort into the top left corner.