Avai grab first win of Brazilian Championship

 　　RIO DE JANEIRO, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Avai grabbed the first win in the Brazilian Championship after ten rounds as they beat Atletico-GO 1-0 at home on Saturday.

　　The game's only goal came in the first half by veteran striker William. Atletico-GO's goal keeper Marcio had the chance to equalize the game late in the first half, but failed to convert a penalty kick.

　　Thanks to the victory Avai ranked 18th on the standing¹ with 7 points, while Atletico-GO remained in 17th place with 8 points.

　　Avai will host Internacional on July 21 in the next round and Atletico-GO will travel to play Sao Paulo on July 23.

1 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。