1928 Campeonato Carioca
| Season | 1928 |
|---|---|
| Champions | América |
| Matches played | 100 |
| Goals scored | 429 (4.29 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Vicente (São Cristóvão) – 21 goals |
| Biggest home win | Botafogo 13-1 Villa Isabel (April 8, 1928) |
| Biggest away win | Villa Isabel 0-5 América (April 22, 1928) Brasil 0-5 São Cristóvão (October 21, 1928) |
| Highest scoring | Botafogo 13-1 Villa Isabel (April 8, 1928) |
← 1927 1929 → | |
The 1928 Campeonato Carioca, the 23rd edition of that championship, kicked off on April 8, 1928 and ended on October 21, 1928. It was organized by AMEA (Associação Metropolitana de Esportes Atléticos, or Metropolitan Athletic Sports Association). Eleven teams participated. América won the title for the 4th time. No teams were relegated.[1][2]
Participating teams
[edit]After its suspension in 1927, Syrio e Libanez appealed it, with the appeal being accepted when the 1928 championship had already begun, and as such, Syrio e Libanez only joined the championship in the Second round.[3][1]
| Club | Home location | Previous season |
|---|---|---|
| América | Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro | 3rd
|
| Andarahy | Andaraí, Rio de Janeiro | 8th
|
| Bangu | Bangu, Rio de Janeiro | 7th
|
| Botafogo | Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro | 5th
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| Brasil | Urca, Rio de Janeiro | 9th
|
| Flamengo | Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro | 1st
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| Fluminense | Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro | 2nd
|
| São Cristóvão | São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro | 6th
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| Syrio e Libanez | Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro | –
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| Vasco da Gama | São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro | 4th
|
| Villa Isabel | Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro | 10th
|
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]
Championship
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | América | 19 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 53 | 24 | +29 | 32 | Champions |
| 2 | Vasco da Gama | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 43 | 17 | +26 | 28 | |
| 3 | Botafogo | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 55 | 32 | +23 | 24 | |
| 4 | Flamengo | 19 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 49 | 35 | +14 | 24 | |
| 5 | Fluminense | 19 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 41 | 32 | +9 | 23 | |
| 6 | São Cristóvão | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 50 | 32 | +18 | 21 | |
| 7 | Bangu | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 36 | +1 | 15 | |
| 8 | Andarahy | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 40 | 67 | −27 | 13 | |
| 9 | Syrio e Libanez | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 25 | −7 | 8 | |
| 10 | Brasil | 19 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 20 | 49 | −29 | 7 | |
| 11 | Villa Isabel | 19 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 23 | 80 | −57 | 5 | Abandoned the league after the end of the season |
Updated to match(es) played on October 21, 1928. 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.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "RSSSF – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1928". Retrieved August 10, 2019.
- ^ a b "Futebolnacional.com.br – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1928". Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
- ^ "Cacellain.com.br - Fotos Raras, de 1925 e 1930: Syrio e Libanez Athletico Club – Rio de Janeiro (RJ)". Retrieved August 10, 2019.