RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Luciano Acosta and Kevin Serna scored first-half goals as Fluminense clinched a 2-1 home victory over leader Flamengo in Brazil's Serie A on Wednesday.

Former Boca Juniors midfielder Acosta put Fluminense ahead by lifting a first-time effort from the edge of the area over the head of goalkeeper Agustin Rossi and into the far corner.

The second goal came after Rossi failed to control a routine back pass, leaving Colombian forward Serna with an easy tap in.

Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho pulled a goal back from the penalty spot but Fluminense held on to secure its 16th win of the campaign.

Despite the result, Flamengo remains top of the 20-team standings with 71 points, two ahead of second-placed Palmeiras, which was held to a goalless home draw by Vitoria earlier on Thursday. Fluminense is sixth with 54 points.

In other Brazilian top flight fixtures on Wednesday, Santos was held to a 1-1 home draw by Mirassol and Gremio prevailed 2-0 at home to Vasco da Gama.