The 1958 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on July 13, 1958 and ended on January 17, 1959. It was organized by FMF (Federação Metropolitana de Futebol, or Metropolitan Football Federation). Twelve teams participated. Vasco da Gama won the title for the 12th time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]
| Season | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Vasco da Gama |
| Taça Brasil | Vasco da Gama |
| Matches played | 138 |
| Goals scored | 487 (3.53 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Quarentinha (Botafogo) – 20 goals |
| Biggest home win | Flamengo 8-0 Olaria (August 24, 1958) |
| Biggest away win | São Cristóvão 0-6 Fluminense (December 5, 1958) |
| Highest scoring | São Cristóvão 5-5 Portuguesa (September 13, 1958) |
← 1957 1959 → | |
System
editThe tournament would be disputed in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title.[2][1]
Championship
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 61 | 23 | 38 | 32 | Playoffs |
| 2 | Botafogo | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 56 | 26 | 30 | 32 | |
| 3 | Vasco da Gama | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 51 | 28 | 23 | 32 | |
| 4 | Fluminense | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 41 | 18 | 23 | 30 | |
| 5 | América | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 23 | 14 | 29 | |
| 6 | Bangu | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 23 | |
| 7 | Portuguesa | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 42 | 50 | −8 | 20 | |
| 8 | São Cristóvão | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 29 | 49 | −20 | 18 | |
| 9 | Madureira | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 32 | 44 | −12 | 15 | |
| 10 | Canto do Rio | 22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 27 | 46 | −19 | 14 | |
| 11 | Bonsucesso | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 30 | 53 | −23 | 13 | |
| 12 | Olaria | 22 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 21 | 72 | −51 | 7 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Playoffs
editAs stipulated in the regulations, in case of two teams or more tying in points, the teams in question would dispute a playoff. since Vasco da Gama, Botafogo and Flamengo ended up tied, the playoffs would be disputed as a single round-robin tournament, popularly known as the "Supercampeonato". However, at the end of the tournament, the three tied in points again, forcing another playoff, known as the "Supersupercampeonato", to be held, which was won by Vasco da Gama.[1]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vasco da Gama | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Playoffs |
| 2 | Botafogo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 | Flamengo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 2 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vasco da Gama | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | Champions |
| 2 | Flamengo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 | Botafogo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 1 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
References
edit- ^ a b c "RSSSF – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1958". Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ a b "Futebolnacional.com.br – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1958". Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2019.