The 1948 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on July 11, 1948 and ended on December 12, 1948. It was organized by FMF (Federação Metropolitana de Futebol, or Metropolitan Football Federation). Eleven teams participated. Botafogo won the title for the 9th time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]
| Season | 1948 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Botafogo |
| Matches played | 110 |
| Goals scored | 499 (4.54 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Orlando (Fluminense) Octávio (Botafogo) – 21 goals |
| Biggest home win | Flamengo 7-0 Canto do Rio (August 15, 1948) |
| Biggest away win | Olaria 2-8 Fluminense (August 22, 1948) |
| Highest scoring | Bangu 8-3 Bonsucesso (November 21, 1948) |
← 1947 1949 → | |
System edit
The tournament would be disputed in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title.[2][1]
Torneio Municipal edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluminense | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 13 | +12 | 16 | Playoffs |
| 2 | Vasco da Gama | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 15 | +10 | 16 | |
| 3 | Flamengo | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 12 | +18 | 15 | |
| 4 | Botafogo | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 21 | +2 | 12 | |
| 5 | Olaria | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 22 | +1 | 12 | |
| 6 | Bangu | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 13 | +3 | 10 | |
| 7 | São Cristóvão | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 25 | −1 | 10 | |
| 8 | América | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 7 | |
| 9 | Madureira | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 30 | −15 | 5 | |
| 10 | Bonsucesso | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 23 | −9 | 5 | |
| 11 | Canto do Rio | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 40 | −21 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on June 20, 1948. Source: RSSSF.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Playoffs edit
| 24 June 1948 Final | Fluminense | 4 – 0 | Vasco da Gama | General Severiano, Rio de Janeiro |
Orlando Pingo de Ouro  46' 70'Simões 80'Rodrigues 89' |
Attendance: 6,991 Referee: Mário Vianna |
| 27 June 1948 Final | Vasco da Gama | 2 – 1 | Fluminense | Gávea, Rio de Janeiro |
| Dimas 36' Nestor 50' |
Orlando Pingo de Ouro 60' |
Attendance: 11,016 Referee: Alberto da Gama Malcher |
| 30 June 1948 Final | Fluminense | 1 – 0 | Vasco da Gama | General Severiano, Rio de Janeiro |
| Orlando Pingo de Ouro 8' |
Attendance: 14,381 Referee: Carlos de Oliveira Montijo |
Championship edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botafogo | 20 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 59 | 24 | +35 | 36 | Champions |
| 2 | Vasco da Gama | 20 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 62 | 26 | +36 | 34 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 62 | 32 | +30 | 28 | |
| 4 | Flamengo | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 59 | 36 | +23 | 28 | |
| 5 | Bangu | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 43 | 43 | 0 | 19 | |
| 6 | América | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 31 | 39 | −8 | 18[a] | |
| 7 | São Cristóvão | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 41 | 52 | −11 | 14[a] | |
| 8 | Canto do Rio | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 32 | 62 | −30 | 12 | |
| 9 | Bonsucesso | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 35 | 58 | −23 | 11 | |
| 10 | Olaria | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 46 | 76 | −30 | 11 | |
| 11 | Madureira | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 29 | 51 | −22 | 9 |
Updated to match(es) played on December 12, 1948. Source: RSSSF.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Notes:
References edit
- ^ a b "RSSSF – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1948". Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ a b "Futebolnacional.com.br – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1948". Archived from the original on November 8, 2017. Retrieved June 15, 2019.