RIO DE JANEIRO, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Giorgian de Arrascaeta continued his prolific scoring form as leader Flamengo recorded a 1-0 home win over Bahia in Brazil's Serie A championship on Saturday.

Flamengo took the lead at the Maracana stadium when Michael Oliveira delivered an inch-perfect cross from the left wing and De Arrascaeta timed his run to perfection to head home.

The Uruguay international midfielder has now scored seven times and provided three assists in seven league outings for Flamengo this season.

Flamengo controlled the match thereafter but had to endure a tense final 15 minutes after midfielder Gerson was sent off for an ugly challenge on Erick Pulga.

The result leaves Flamengo top of the 20-team Brazilian Serie A standings with 17 points from eight games, ahead of second-placed Bragantino on goal difference.

Bahia, which had won each of its previous three games, is sixth, five points off the pace.

In other Brazilian Serie A fixtures on Saturday, Mirassol won 2-1 at home to Corinthians, Vitoria prevailed 2-1 at home to Vasco da Gama, Gremio was held to a 1-1 home draw by Bragantino, and hosts Fortaleza romped to a 5-0 victory over Juventude. ■