The following article presents a summary of the 2014 football (soccer) season in Brazil, which was the 113th season of competitive football in the country.
| Season | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men's football | ||
| Série A | Cruzeiro | |
| Série B | Joinville | |
| Série C | Macaé | |
| Série D | Tombense | |
| Copa do Brasil | Atlético Mineiro | |
| ||
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A edit
The 2014 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A started on April 19, 2014, and concluded on December 7, 2014.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cruzeiro (C) | 38 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 67 | 38 | +29 | 80 | 2015 Copa Libertadores group stage |
| 2 | São Paulo | 38 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 59 | 40 | +19 | 70 | |
| 3 | Internacional | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 53 | 41 | +12 | 69 | |
| 4 | Corinthians | 38 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 49 | 31 | +18 | 69 | 2015 Copa Libertadores first stage |
| 5 | Atlético Mineiro | 38 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 51 | 38 | +13 | 62 | 2015 Copa Libertadores group stage[a] |
| 6 | Fluminense | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 61 | 42 | +19 | 61 | 2015 Copa do Brasil round of 16[b] |
| 7 | Grêmio | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 36 | 24 | +12 | 61 | 2015 Copa Sudamericana second stage[c] |
| 8 | Atlético Paranaense | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 43 | 42 | +1 | 54 | |
| 9 | Santos | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 42 | 35 | +7 | 53 | |
| 10 | Flamengo | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 46 | 47 | −1 | 52 | |
| 11 | Sport | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 36 | 46 | −10 | 52 | |
| 12 | Goiás | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 38 | 40 | −2 | 47 | |
| 13 | Figueirense | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 37 | 47 | −10 | 47 | |
| 14 | Coritiba | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 42 | 45 | −3 | 47 | |
| 15 | Chapecoense | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 39 | 44 | −5 | 43 | |
| 16 | Palmeiras | 38 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 34 | 59 | −25 | 40 | |
| 17 | Vitória (R) | 38 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 37 | 54 | −17 | 38 | Relegation to 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B |
| 18 | Bahia (R) | 38 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 31 | 43 | −12 | 37 | |
| 19 | Botafogo (R) | 38 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 31 | 48 | −17 | 34 | |
| 20 | Criciúma (R) | 38 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 28 | 56 | −28 | 32 |
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: Soccerway.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) wins; 3) goal difference; 4) goals scored; 5) head-to-head results; 6) least red cards received; 7) least yellow cards received; 8) draw.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) wins; 3) goal difference; 4) goals scored; 5) head-to-head results; 6) least red cards received; 7) least yellow cards received; 8) draw.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Atlético Mineiro has a berth guaranteed to the second stage as the 2014 Copa do Brasil champions.
- ^ Because neither of Brazilian teams won the 2014 Copa Libertadores, an additionally berth to the 2015 Copa do Brasil round of 16 was given to the best non-qualified to 2015 Copa Libertadores, the sixth-placed Fluminense.
- ^ Teams that will entry in 2015 Copa Sudamericana if they do not reach 2015 Copa do Brasil round of 16. Also the 2014 Copa Verde champion (Brasília FC) and the 2015 Copa do Nordeste champion (Ceará) have a berth guaranteed.
Cruzeiro won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
Relegation edit
The four worst placed teams, which are Vitória, Bahia, Botafogo and Criciúma, were relegated to the following year's second level.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B edit
The 2014 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B started on April 19, 2014 and concluded on November 29, 2014.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joinville (P, C) | 38 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 54 | 33 | +21 | 70 | Promotion to 2015 Série A |
| 2 | Ponte Preta (P) | 38 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 61 | 38 | +23 | 69 | |
| 3 | Vasco da Gama (P) | 38 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 50 | 36 | +14 | 63 | |
| 4 | Avaí (P) | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 47 | 40 | +7 | 62 | |
| 5 | América-MG | 38 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 59 | 39 | +20 | 61[a] | |
| 6 | Boa Esporte | 38 | 18 | 5 | 15 | 51 | 48 | +3 | 59 | |
| 7 | Atlético Goianiense | 38 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 54 | 49 | +5 | 59 | |
| 8 | Ceará | 38 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 58 | 53 | +5 | 57 | |
| 9 | Santa Cruz | 38 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 51 | 38 | +13 | 55 | |
| 10 | Sampaio Corrêa | 38 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 54 | 46 | +8 | 53 | |
| 11 | Paraná | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 45 | 43 | +2 | 51 | |
| 12 | Luverdense | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 40 | 46 | −6 | 50 | |
| 13 | Náutico | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 40 | 47 | −7 | 50 | |
| 14 | ABC | 38 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 34 | 40 | −6 | 48 | |
| 15 | Oeste | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 39 | 48 | −9 | 48 | |
| 16 | Bragantino | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 45 | 55 | −10 | 46 | |
| 17 | América-RN (R) | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 44 | 53 | −9 | 43 | Relegation to 2015 Série C |
| 18 | Icasa (R) | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 34 | 43 | −9 | 43 | |
| 19 | Vila Nova (R) | 38 | 10 | 2 | 26 | 35 | 70 | −35 | 32 | |
| 20 | Portuguesa (R) | 38 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 59 | −30 | 25 |
Updated to match(es) played on 15 November 2014. Source: CBF
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd wins; 3rd goal difference; 4th goals scored; 5th head-to-head results; 6th least red cards received; 7th least yellow cards received; 8th draw.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd wins; 3rd goal difference; 4th goals scored; 5th head-to-head results; 6th least red cards received; 7th least yellow cards received; 8th draw.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ América-MG deducted 6 points for lining up an irregular player
Joinville won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.
Promotion edit
The four best placed teams, which are Joinville, Ponte Preta, Vasco da Gama and Avaí, were promoted to the following year's first level.
Relegation edit
The four worst placed teams, which are América (RN), Icasa, Vila Nova and Portuguesa, were relegated to the following year's third level.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C edit
The 2014 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C started on April 26, 2014, and concluded on November 23, 2014.
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C final was played between Oeste and Icasa.
Macaé won the league after beating Paysandu on goal difference.
Promotion edit
The four best placed teams, which are Macaé, Paysandu, Mogi Mirim and CRB, were promoted to the following year's second level.
Relegation edit
The four worst placed teams, which are São Caetano, Treze, CRAC and Duque de Caxias, were relegated to the following year's fourth level.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D edit
The 2014 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D started on July 19, 2014 and concluded on November 16, 2014.
- Anapolina
- Ariquemes
- Atlético Acreano
- Baraúnas
- Boavista
- Brasil de Pelotas
- Brasiliense
- Cabofriense
- Campinense
- CENE
- Central
- Confiança
- Coruripe
- Estrela do Norte
- Globo
- Goianésia
- Grêmio Barueri
- Guarani de Palhoça
- Guarany de Sobral
- Interporto
- Ipatinga
- Ituano
- Jacuipense
- Londrina
- Luziânia
- Maringá
- Metropolitano
- Moto Club
- Operário de Várzea Grande
- Pelotas
- Penapolense
- Porto
- Princesa do Solimões
- Remo
- Rio Branco
- Ríver
- São Raimundo-RR
- Santos-AP
- Tombense
- Villa Nova
- Vitória da Conquista
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série D final was played between Brasil de Pelotas and Tombense.
Tombense won the league after beating Brasil de Pelotas 4-2 on penalties.
Promotion edit
The four best placed teams, which are Tombense, Brasil de Pelotas, Confiança and Londrina, were promoted to the following year's third level.
Copa do Brasil edit
The 2014 Copa do Brasil started on February 19, 2014, and concluded on November 26, 2014. The Copa do Brasil final was played between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro.
Atlético Mineiro won the cup by aggregate score of 3–0.
State championship champions edit
Youth competition champions edit
(1) The Copa Nacional do Espírito Santo Sub-17, between 2008 and 2012, was named Copa Brasil Sub-17. The similar named Copa do Brasil Sub-17 is organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation and it was first played in 2013.
Other competition champions edit
Brazilian clubs in international competitions edit
| Team | 2014 Copa Libertadores | 2014 Copa Sudamericana | 2014 Recopa Sudamericana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético Mineiro | Round of 16 eliminated by  Atlético Nacional
|
N/A | Champions defeated  Lanús
|
| Atlético Paranaense | Eliminated in the Second Stage |
N/A | N/A |
| Bahia | N/A | Round of 16 eliminated by  Univ. César Vallejo
|
N/A |
| Botafogo | Eliminated in the Second Stage |
N/A | N/A |
| Criciúma | N/A | Second Stage eliminated by  São Paulo
|
N/A |
| Cruzeiro | Quarterfinals eliminated by San Lorenzo
|
N/A | N/A |
| Flamengo | Eliminated in the Second Stage |
N/A | N/A |
| Fluminense | N/A | Second Stage eliminated by Goiás
|
N/A |
| Goiás | N/A | Round of 16 eliminated by  Emelec
|
N/A |
| Grêmio | Round of 16 eliminated by San Lorenzo
|
N/A | N/A |
| Internacional | N/A | Second Stage eliminated by Bahia
|
N/A |
| São Paulo | N/A | Semifinals eliminated by Atlético Nacional
|
N/A |
| Sport Recife | N/A | Second Stage eliminated by Vitória
|
N/A |
| Vitória | N/A | Round of 16 eliminated by Atlético Nacional
|
N/A |
Brazil national team edit
The following table lists all the games played by the Brazilian national team in official competitions and friendly matches during 2014.
Record edit
| Type | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Matches | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 15 |
| Total | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 15 |
Friendlies edit
| March 5 | South Africa  | 0–5 | Brazil | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 14:00 (UTC–3) | Report | Oscar  10'Neymar 41', 46', 90+1'Fernandinho 79' |
Stadium: Soccer City Attendance: 67,616[1] Referee: António Caxala (Angola) |
| June 3 | Brazil | 4–0 |  Panama | Goiânia, Brazil |
| 16:00 (UTC–3) | Neymar 27' Alves 40'Hulk 46'Willian 73' |
Report | Stadium: Serra Dourada Attendance: 20,000[2] Referee: Raúl Orosco (Bolivia) |
| June 6 | Brazil | 1–0 |  Serbia | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 16:00 (UTC–3) | Fred 58' |
Report | Stadium: Morumbi Attendance: 67,042[3] Referee: Enrique Cáceres (Paraguay) |
| September 5 | Brazil | 1–0 | Colombia | Miami Gardens, United States |
| 22:00 (UTC–3) | Neymar 83' |
Report | Stadium: Sun Life Stadium Attendance: 73,479[4] Referee: Dave Gantar (Canada) |
| September 9 | Brazil | 1–0 | Ecuador | East Rutherford, United States |
| 22:00 (UTC–3) | Willian 31' |
Report | Stadium: MetLife Stadium Attendance: 35,975[5] Referee: Edvin Jurisevic (United States) |
| October 14 | Japan  | 0–4 | Brazil | Kallang, Singapore |
| 8:45 (UTC–3) | Report | Neymar 18', 48', 77', 81' |
Stadium: Singapore National Stadium Attendance: 51,577[6] Referee: Ahmad A'Qashah Al'Badowe (Singapore) |
| November 12 | Turkey  | 0–4 | Brazil | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 16:30 (UTC–2) | Report | Neymar 20', 60' Kaya 24' (o.g.)Willian 44' |
Stadium: Atatürk Olympic Stadium Attendance: 50,509[7] Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan) |
| November 18 | Austria  | 1–2 | Brazil | Vienna, Austria |
| 16:00 (UTC–2) | Dragović 75' (pen.) |
Report | David Luiz 64' Firmino 83' |
Stadium: Ernst-Happel-Stadion Attendance: 48,500[8] Referee: Willie Collum (Scotland) |
FIFA World Cup edit
| June 12 Group A | Brazil | 3–1 |  Croatia | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 17:00 | Neymar 29', 71' (pen.) Oscar 90+1' |
Report | Marcelo 11' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Arena de São Paulo Attendance: 62,103[9] Referee: Yuichi Nishimura (Japan)[10] |
| June 17 Group A | Brazil | 0–0 |  Mexico | Fortaleza, Brazil |
| 16:00 | Report | Stadium: Castelão Attendance: 60,342 Referee: Cüneyt Çakır (Turkey) |
| June 23 Group A | Cameroon  | 1–4 | Brazil | Brasília, Brazil |
| 17:00 | Matip 26' |
Report | Neymar 17', 34' Fred 49'Fernandinho 84' |
Stadium: Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha Attendance: 69,112[11] Referee: Jonas Eriksson (Sweden) |
| June 28 Round of 16 | Brazil | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–2 p) |  Chile | Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
| 13:00 | David Luiz 18' |
Report | Sánchez 32' |
Stadium: Mineirão Attendance: 57,714 Referee: Howard Webb (England) |
| Penalties | ||||
David Luiz  Willian  Marcelo Hulk Neymar |
Pinilla Sánchez Aránguiz Díaz Jara |
|||
| July 4 Quarter-finals | Brazil | 2–1 | Colombia | Fortaleza, Brazil |
| 17:00 | Silva 7' David Luiz 69' |
Report | Rodríguez 80' (pen.) |
Stadium: Castelão Attendance: 60,342 Referee: Carlos Velasco Carballo (Spain) |
| July 8 Semi-finals | Brazil | 1–7 |  Germany | Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
| 17:00 | Oscar 90' |
Report | Müller 11' Klose 23'Kroos 24', 26'Khedira 29'Schürrle 69', 79' |
Stadium: Mineirão Attendance: 58,141 Referee: Marco Rodríguez (Mexico) |
| July 12 Third place play-off | Brazil | 0–3 |  Netherlands | Brasília, Brazil |
| 17:00 | Report | Van Persie 3' (pen.) Blind 16'Wijnaldum 90+1' |
Stadium: Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha Attendance: 68,034 Referee: Djamel Haimoudi (Algeria) |
Superclásico de las Américas edit
Women's football edit
National team edit
The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil women's national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 2014.
Friendlies edit
| April 6 International friendly | Australia  | 0 – 1 | Brazil | Brisbane, Australia |
| Report | Stadium: Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre |
| April 9 International friendly | Australia | 2 – 1 | Brazil | Brisbane, Australia |
| Report | Stadium: Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre |
| June 11 International friendly | France  | 0 – 0 | Brazil | Remire-Montjoly, French Guiana |
| Report | Stadium: Stade Municipal Dr. Edmard Lama Referee: Stéphane Frappart (France) |
| June 16 International friendly | New Zealand  | 1 – 1 | Brazil | Auckland, New Zealand |
| White 86' |
Report | Cristiane 43' |
Stadium: Mount Smart Stadium Referee: Anna-Marie Knightley (New Zealand) |
| June 19 International friendly | New Zealand | 0 – 0 | Brazil | Taupō, New Zealand |
| Report | Stadium: Owen Delany Park Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand) |
| August 20 International friendly | Netherlands | 0 – 0 | Brazil | Nijmegen, Netherlands |
| Report | Stadium: Stadion de Goffert |
| November 26 International friendly | France | 2 – 0 | Brazil | Lyon, France |
| Le Somme 31' Dali 61' |
Stadium: Stade de Gerland |
South American Games edit
| March 8 First Stage | Brazil | 0 – 0 |  Uruguay | Santiago, Chile |
| Stadium: Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida Referee: María Lara Fortunato (Argentina) |
| March 10 First Stage | Brazil | 5 – 0 |  Venezuela | Santiago, Chile |
| Cristiane 13', 65' Darlene 30'Bruna 35'Poliana 40' |
Stadium: Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida |
| March 12 First Stage | Brazil | 2 – 1 | Colombia | Santiago, Chile |
| Rafinha 29' Bruna 47' |
Pineda 66' |
Stadium: Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida Referee: Paola Barria (Chile) |
| March 14 Semifinals | Brazil | 0 – 0 (3–5 p) | Argentina | Santiago, Chile |
| Stadium: Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida Referee: Viviana Muñoz (Colombia) |
| March 16 Third Place Playoff | Brazil | 2 – 1 | Venezuela | Santiago, Chile |
| Bruna Benites 15' Poliana 84' |
Stadium: Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida Referee: Barbra Bastias (Chile) |
Copa América Femenina edit
| September 12 First round | Brazil | 6 – 0 |  Bolivia | Loja, Ecuador |
| 19:10 | Formiga 19', 73' Andressa 30'Darlene 51'Thaisa 84'Fabiana 90+2' |
Report | Stadium: Estadio Federativo Reina del Cisne Referee: Juana Delgado (Ecuador) |
| September 14 First round | Paraguay  | 1 – 4 | Brazil | Ambato, Ecuador |
| 15:10 | Fleitas 9' |
Report | Andressa 35' Cristiane 45+5', 56'Fabiana 57' |
Stadium: Estadio Bellavista Referee: Silvia Reyes (Peru) |
| September 18 First round | Chile | 0 – 2 | Brazil | Cuenca, Ecuador |
| 19:10 | Report | Maurine 22' Cristiane 49' |
Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Referee: Viviana Muñoz (Colombia) |
| September 20 First round | Brazil | 0 – 2 | Argentina | Azogues, Ecuador |
| 19:10 | Report | Cometti 23' Banini 73' (pen.) |
Stadium: Estadio Jorge Andrade Referee: Gabriela Bandeira (Uruguay) |
| September 24 Second round | Brazil | 4 – 0 | Ecuador | Quito, Ecuador |
| 15:10 | Cristiane 14', 17' Maurine 37'Raquel 87' |
Report | Stadium: Estadio Chillogallo Referee: Yercinia Correa (Venezuela) |
| September 26 Second round | Brazil | 6 – 0 | Argentina | Sangolquí, Ecuador |
| 18:00 | Cristiane 32' Andressa 36'Maurine 58'Tayla 66'Tamires 71'Raquel 84' |
Report | Stadium: Estadio Rumiñahui Referee: María Belén Carvajal (Chile) |
| September 28 Second round | Colombia | 0 – 0 | Brazil | Quito, Ecuador |
| 12:10 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa Referee: Gabriela Bandeira (Uruguay) |
Torneio Internacional de Brasília edit
| December 10 First round | Brazil | 4 – 0 | Argentina | Brasília, Brazil |
| 21:50 | Debinha 14' Formiga 41', 82'Raquel 78' |
Stadium: Estádio Mané Garrincha |
| December 14 First round | Brazil | 3 – 2 |  United States | Brasília, Brazil |
| 18:45 | Marta 19', 55', 64' |
Carli Lloyd 30' Megan Rapinoe 9' |
Stadium: Estádio Mané Garrincha |
| December 17 First round | Brazil | 4 – 1 |  China | Brasília, Brazil |
| 21:50 | Darlene 13' Andressinha 25'Debinha 60'Andressa 64' (pen) |
Ren Guixin 90+3' |
Stadium: Estádio Mané Garrincha |
| December 21 Final | Brazil | 0 – 0 | United States | Brasília, Brazil |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Estádio Mané Garrincha |
The Brazil women's national football team competed in the following competitions in 2014:
| Competition | Performance |
|---|---|
| Copa América Femenina | Champions
|
| South American Games | Third place |
| Torneio Internacional de Brasília | Champions
|
Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino edit
The 2014 Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino started on September 10, 2014, and concluded on November 30, 2014.
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino final was played between Ferroviária and Kindermann.
Ferroviária won the league by aggregate score of 8–3.
Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino edit
The 2014 Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino started on January 29, 2014 and concluded on April 15, 2014.
Ferroviária won the cup after beating São José 5-4 on penalties.
Domestic competition champions edit
| Competition | Champion |
|---|---|
| Campeonato Carioca | Botafogo |
| Campeonato Paulista | São José |
Brazilian clubs in international competitions edit
| Team | 2014 Copa Libertadores Femenina | 2014 International Women's Club Championship |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Olímpico | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |
| São José | Champions defeated  Caracas
|
Champions defeated  Arsenal
|
| Vitória das Tabocas | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |
References edit
- ^ "South Africa vs. Brazil - 5 March 2014 - Soccerway".
- ^ "Brazil vs. Panama - 3 June 2014 - Soccerway".
- ^ "Brazil vs. Serbia - 6 June 2014 - Soccerway".
- ^ "Brazil vs. Colombia - 6 September 2014 - Soccerway".
- ^ "Brazil vs. Ecuador - 10 September 2014 - Soccerway".
- ^ "Japan vs. Brazil - 14 October 2014 - Soccerway".
- ^ "Turkey vs. Brazil - 12 November 2014 - Soccerway".
- ^ "Austria vs. Brazil - 18 November 2014 - Soccerway".
- ^ "Match report – Brazil–Croatia" (PDF). FIFA.com. June 12, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
- ^ "Referee designations for matches 1-4" (PDF). fifa.com. June 10, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 30, 2014.
- ^ "Cameroon vs. Brazil - 23 June 2014 - Soccerway".
- ^ "Brazil vs. Argentina - 11 October 2014 - Soccerway".