Genk suffer shock home defeat

To Belgium's Jupiler League, where Westerlo have pulled level on points with Racing Genk in the higher reaches with an emphatic away win against their rivals.

Coach Pierre Denier watched the home side fall behind shortly after the half-hour mark. Wouter Scheelen swung in a dangerous cross from the left and Wouter Corstjens headed in off the post.

Genk drew level inside four minutes through Stein Huysegems.

Westerlo hit back in the final five minutes of the opening half through the combination of Jaime Alfonso Ruiz and Obiora Odita.

Twenty minutes after the interval, the referee was convinced Genk captain Joao Carlos' challenge on the Nigerian was worthy of a penalty. Scheelen then converted from the spot kick to make it 3-1.

Ruiz then rounded off a hugely impressive 4-1 win for Westerlo in the dying seconds.

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Brazilian star Adriano at home with family

RIO JANEIRO, April 6 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian Football Federation have moved to deny various reports about Adriano by insisting the troubled striker is at home with his family as he attempts to overcome a "delicate" personal situation.

Adriano was due to report back to Inter Milan on Friday following international duty, but was not on his scheduled flight from South America.

The 27-year-old's whereabouts were a mystery for much of the weekend and various reports suggested the forward could have been arrested after a party or might even be dead, Sportinglife.com said.

Adriano's agent spoke out on Sunday night to dismiss the rumors and the Brazilian Federation have now done the same.

"The striker Adriano, of the Brazil national team, is at home in the company of relatives in Rio de Janeiro," read a statement on their website.

Adriano is in frequent contact with the coach Dunga and with Inter officials, keeping them informed of the delicate personal period he is going through.

"Contrary to the whispers and the rumors that are circulating - and which are not true - we repeat that Adriano is in Rio de Janeiro with his family."

Reports suggest Adriano could be seriously considering his future in football after falling out with Inter officials several times this season and being left on the bench for both of Brazil's World Cup qualifiers last week.

AC Milan playmaker Kaka admits he is puzzled by the situation and has urged his compatriot not to hang up his boots.

"He had problems with his ankle and we did physiotherapy together for a few days, in those days I saw him as being calm and serene, without any problems," he said. "I understood that he had permission for an extra day's stay, but then Inter said it was not like that.

"Let's hope for the best for him and above all that he doesn't stop playing because he's a very good lad."

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Atletico Madrid beaten at home by Osasuna 4-2

Over in Spain, Osasuna climbed out of the Primera Liga relegation zone and severely dented Atletico Madrid's hopes of a Champions League place after claiming a deserved 4-2 win at the Vicente Calderon.

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Osasuna capitalized on their bright start by taking the lead after 8 minutes. The home defence appealed for offside from a Masoud free kick as Walter Pandiani ran through to head into the corner.

Atletico got an immediate response from their players. The Rojiblancos were back on level terms through Diego Forlan in the 15th minute.

The visitors retook the lead and went into the break 2-1 ahead thanks to Krisztian Vadocz, who took advantage of the ball rebounding off Madrid's Tomas Uj***si.

Three minutes into the second half, Osasuna played above their lowly position by opening a two goal lead as Pandiani grabbed his second of the game.

The visitors killed of the game with a fourth goal. A long kick from goalkeeper Roberto was collected by 24 year old playmaker Masoud and the Iranian danced his way around the the Atletico defence before scoring.

The home supporters had something to cheer four minutes later when central defender Pablo Ibanez knocked in the ball following a corner to make it 4-2, but it proved no more than a consolation.