Midfielder Leandro Lima scored three minutes into second-half injury time, completing Sao Caetano's rally to upset Corinthians 2-1 in the Sao Paulo state championship.The loss kept Corinthians from reaching sole possession of first place in the 20-team regional competition. The defending national champion has 15 points, one less than Palmeiras.Close rangeLima scored from outside the area, curling a right-footed shot into the left-upper corner of the net at Anacleto Campanella stadium.Striker Rafael Moura put Corinthians ahead in the 31st minute with a right-footer from near the penalty spot, and striker Dimba equalised for Sao Caetano from close range after a cross into the area.Corinthians - which had won three straight - played without Argentine international Carlos Tevez, who was hospitalised on Monday for what he said was an infected tooth. The exact cause of the hospitalisation remained a mystery with team doctors earlier reporting that Tevez suffered from an intestinal illness.Corinthians were also without suspended World Cup veteran Ricardinho, who was red carded in the team's 4-1 win over Bragantino on Saturday.Goal difference Palmeiras, seeking the first regional title in 10 years, moved to the top of the table despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Guarani at Brinco de Ouro da Princesa stadium in Campinas.Palmeiras has 16 points, same as Noroeste and Santos, but leads on goal difference. The four-time national champion had won seven straight before losing 4-2 to rival Sao Paulo on Sunday.Scuffle woesDuring halftime, Palmeiras coach Emerson Leao allegedly scuffled with a reporter from a local radio station. Leao, known for his temper, was apparently offended when the reporter complained that the coach refused to answer one of his questions.The reporter was expected to make a formal complaint to police, and Leao could end up being interrogated by authorities. (AP)
Sao Caetano beat Corinthians 2-1
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