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5-5 Draw?! Welcome Back Campeonato Brasileiro!
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Campeonato Brasileiro is back.
The headline of the weekend could’ve been the defeat at home of current champs São Paulo against Grêmio, 1-0. Coach Celso Roth saved his head this time. But this is not the big news.
Goalie Nei, from Vitória, could’ve been the name of the weekend, but Cruzeiro did not welcome back well the […]
JOEL SANTANA AND OBINA TAKE FLAMENGO TO THE TITLE!
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Before becoming the coach of Sout Africa, Joel Santana left Flamengo with a title. And it is historical.
The first-half of the final in Rio was excellent. With a loss in the first match, Botafogo attacked Flamengo from minute one. Flamengo waited for Botafogo on its field and tried to use the counter-attacks as its main […]
CRUZEIRO TAKES THE TITLE IN MINAS
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In Minas, Marcelo Moreno scored again and Cruzeiro did not much to win the title.
In Parana, Coritiba took the title, even losing 2-1.
INTER SCORES 8 TIMES TO WIN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!
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If anyone expected a surprise in Rio Grande do Sul, Internacional made it clear that it is one of the best clubs in Brazil nowadays. 8-1, with all their talents in an inspired afternoon. Fernandão got a hat-trick. Alex, the best player from Inter in 08, scored twice. Nilmar and Indio scored one each. Even […]
Tags: state championships 08, campeonato gaucho, Fernandao, Alex, Nilmar, Clemer, Juventude, Inter, Clubs, Players, Tournaments, Tag IndexPALMEIRAS WINS THE FIRST TITLE OF THE CENTURY IN SP
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After 9 years, 1 relegation, lots of disappointment and mediocre campaigns, Palmeiras is big again. The green club did the expected and had no difficulties in beating 5-0 Ponte Preta at Palestra Italia. This is the third state championship title in a row for coach Vanderley Luxemburgo. For Palmeiras, this is the first Paulista title […]
Tags: state championships 08, campeonato paulista, Palmeiras, Alex Mineiro, Valdivia, Ponte Preta, Clubs, Tournaments, Tag IndexThe Underdogs in Copa do Brasil
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Copa do Brasil is a great tournament for putting together clubs of various divisions. And it’s not unusual to see the underdogs reaching high stages in the cup. This year’s tournament already has its biggest surprise: Corinthians from Alagoas. The club reached the quarter-finals after losing 3-1 against Juventude, state finalist in Rio Grande do […]
In a Heart Stopping Fashion, Santos Advances in Copa Libertadores
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One of the oldest sayings in football is the influence the weight of particular jersey may have in the finals core of a match. If in 08 we’re still talking about it, that may hold some truth. In Copa Libertadores, the weight of a jersey makes the difference. Last week, Flamengo showed that it may […]
Congratulations Atlético-MG for the 100th Anniversary
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As usual, I always get late to birthday parties. Yesterday, Atletico-MG turned 100 years-old. Congratulations to one of the most traditional Brazilian clubs! The anniversary will be celebrated in a friendly against Penarol from Uruguay.
TITLES:
Copa CONMEBOL: 1992, 1997
Brazilian Championship: 1971
Cup of State Champions¹: 1937
State Championship of Minas Gerais: (39x)1915, 1926, 1927, 1931, 1932, 1936, 1938, […]
Category: ClubsNew Champion in São Paulo?
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Palmeiras destroyed São Paulo this afternoon. The 4-1 is a signal. It smells like a new champion is emerging. Both clubs have the best players and the best coaches in São Paulo. Both clubs played equally the match. São Paulo was a little bit better until the end of the first-half and scored first through […]
Quick Summary of the Weekend: Goalie Scores, Goalie Kills his Team.
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Ok, these were the events of weekend in the various state championships:
Paulista
-Palmeiras just tied against Mirassol in 2 goals.
-São Paulo and Corinthians played a boring derby. The 0 draw was fair. Adriano scored, but referee Salvío Espindola did not allow it, resulting in the biggest controversy of the weekend.
-Santos won its first match of the […]
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