Bolanos hat-trick gives Inter 3-0 win in Brazil

Brazil, June 29: Ecuador’s Luis Bolanos struck a 10-minute hat-trick to give Internacional a 3-0 home win over Coritiba and a share of top place in the Brazilian Championship.

Inter are equal on 17 points with Atletico Mineiro, who lost their unbeaten record in a 4-2 upset by promoted Barueri, although they have an inferior goal difference.

Inter, who had lost their previous three matches in all competitions and not won in six, rested several key players for Wednesday’s second leg of the Copa Brasil against Corinthians, in which they are 2-0 down.