Round 38…the last round of this year’s amazing championship… As it was already expected but nobody really wanted to say anything before “the fat lady actually sang”, Corinthians tied Palmeiras and regardless of Vasco’s result with Flamengo (a tie as well), were crowned Brazilian champions for the fifth time, now behind only Flamengo and São…
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(Most Relevant) Teams’ Objectives on the Last Round of the Season
Here is a round up of what each team will need on Sunday afternoon, for round 38/Rivalry Week – the conclusion of this amazing 2011 Brasileirão season: Corinthians (1st – 21W – 7D – 9L – 70pts): * GOAL: Title * CHANCES: Very Likely – Will need to simply tie their worst rivals Palmeiras at…
Emerson “Sheikh” is Out From Corinthians’ Decisive Last Match Against Palmeiras
Last Brasileirão, Emerson decided the tournament for his then-team, Fluminense, by scoring the winning goal against Guarani that gave Fluminense their third national title. This year, he will not be able to do that. It’s been ruled by the STJD (Superior Sports Court of Brazil) that he’ll miss out one match for his “unnecessary roughness” act…
Derby Paulista: Palmeiras 2×1 Corinthians
Yes, Corinthians have been walking on a thin line lately, but it isn’t luck like everyone’s saying. Its much more simple than that. Its all mathematical – they’ve had such an amazing start to the season, being up by as much as 8 points even with 2 less matches played than the (then) 2nd-placed team….
Brazil Divided: A Weekend Filled With Rivalries
What does a rivalry represent in Brazilian soccer? Excitement? War? Fighting? Nail-biting? Cardiac arrest? These could be some answers, but most will agree it is the “bit of seasoning to the steak” that makes football all worthwhile. It is ultimately what players train thinking about. All year, they think about this, some more than others…