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2008 Campeonato Gaúcho
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| competition | Campeonato Gaúcho |
| season | 2008 |
| winners | Internacional |
| (38th title) | |
| runners-up | Juventude |
| relegated | Guarany |
| 15 de Novembro | |
| continentalcup1 | Copa do Brasil |
| continentalcup1 qualifiers | Internacional |
| Juventude | |
| Grêmio | |
| Caxias (Copa FGF 2007 winners) | |
| continentalcup2 | Série C |
| continentalcup2 qualifiers | Internacional (SM) |
| Caxias | |
| Brasil (Copa FGF 2007 runners-up) | |
| league topscorer | Alex (Internacional) andMendes (Juventude) (13) |
| biggest home win | Internacional 8-1 Juventude |
| (Final, 2008 May 04) | |
| biggest away win | Guarany 0–6 Internacional |
| (First Stage, 2008 March 02) | |
| highest scoring | Internacional 8-1 Juventude |
| (Final, 2008 May 04) | |
| total goals | 376 |
| average goals | 2.98 |
| highest attendance | 46.472 - Internacional 2-0 Brasil |
| (First Stage, 2008 March 08) | |
| prevseason | 2007 |
| nextseason | 2009 |
(38th title) | runners-up = Juventude 15 de Novembro Juventude Grêmio Caxias (Copa FGF 2007 winners) Caxias Brasil (Copa FGF 2007 runners-up) (Final, 2008 May 04) (First Stage, 2008 March 02) (Final, 2008 May 04) (First Stage, 2008 March 08)
The 88th season of the Campeonato Gaúcho kicked off on January 19, 2008. The competition began with 16 clubs divided into two groups. Even before the end of first stage, Guarany and 15 de Novembro were already relegated. Holders Grêmio had an early exit after being defeated by Juventude at homeground. Once again, the two biggest clubs of Rio Grande do Sul would not meet at the final. Internacional set a new record: the highest score in a final match, after beating Juventude 8–1 at Beira-Rio Stadium. That was the 38th title in the history of the club.
The tournament qualified both finalists to the Copa do Brasil (Brazil Cup) - Grêmio is also qualified based on CBF ranking criteria. As Internacional will play Série A and Juventude, Série B this season, the semifinal losers, Internacional of Santa Maria and Caxias qualified for the Série C (3rd level of National championship).
Teams
| Club | City | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| in 2007 | Number of titles | ||
| (until 2007) | |||
| Internacional | Porto Alegre | 7th | 37 |
| Grêmio | Porto Alegre | Champions | 35 |
| São José | Porto Alegre | 12th | - |
| Caxias | Caxias do Sul | 6th | 1 |
| Juventude | Caxias do Sul | Runners-up | 1 |
| Brasil | Pelotas | 10th | 1 |
| Esportivo | Bento Gonçalves | 5th | - |
| Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz do Sul | 13th | - |
| Veranópolis | Veranópolis | 4th | - |
| São Luiz | Ijuí | 14th | - |
| Novo Hamburgo | Novo Hamburgo | 9th | - |
| 15 de Novembro | Campo Bom | 11th | - |
| Guarany | Bagé | 8th | 2 |
| Ulbra | Canoas | 3rd | - |
| Sapucaiense | Sapucaia do Sul | Champions | |
| (2nd Division) | - | ||
| Internacional (SM) | Santa Maria | Runners-up | |
| (2nd Division) | - |
System
- Group Stage: The 16 teams were divided in 2 groups of 8 teams each. They played against each other inside their groups in home-and-away system. After 14 rounds, the top 4 teams qualified to the Quarterfinals and the bottom team from each group were relegated to play 2nd Division in 2009.
- Quarterfinals: Considering Group Stage positions, the 8 qualified teams were placed in 4 groups of 2 teams each which played in home-and-away system.
- Semifinals: Quarterfinals winners were divided in 2 groups of 2 teams each and they played in home-and-away system. Teams with best overall record played second leg at home
- Finals: Semifinals winners played in home-and-away to define Champions. Team with best overall record played second leg at home.
Group stage
Group 1
Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Jan 19 | Grêmio | 3-0 |
| 2008 Jan 19 | Caxias | 2-0 |
| 2008 Jan 20 | Novo Hamburgo | 1-2 |
| 2008 Jan 20 | Ulbra | 3-2 |
| 2008 Jan 22 | 15 de Novembro | 0-1 |
| 2008 Jan 23 | Sapucaiense | 1-1 |
| 2008 Jan 23 | Santa Cruz | 2-0 |
| 2008 Jan 23 | Esportivo | 2-1 |
| 2008 Jan 26 | Grêmio | 1-0 |
| 2008 Jan 26 | Novo Hamburgo | 0-0 |
| 2008 Jan 26 | Ulbra | 3-2 |
| 2008 Jan 27 | Sapucaiense | 0-0 |
| 2008 Jan 30 | 15 de Novembro | 1-3 |
| 2008 Feb 1 | Santa Cruz | 2-2 |
| 2008 Feb 2 | Novo Hamburgo | 1-3 |
| 2008 Feb 2 | Caxias | 2-2 |
| 2008 Feb 6 | Caxias | 0-0 |
| 2008 Feb 9 | Grêmio | 2-0 |
| 2008 Feb 10 | Esportivo | 1-0 |
| 2008 Feb 10 | Sapucaiense | 1-0 |
| 2008 Feb 13 | 15 de Novembro | 0-3 |
| 2008 Jan 17 | Ulbra | 0-1 |
| 2008 Feb 17 | Esportivo | 0-1 |
| 2008 Feb 17 | Sapucaiense | 0-1 |
| 2008 Feb 20 | Caxias | 2-2 |
| 2008 Feb 20 | Novo Hamburgo | 1-2 |
| 2008 Feb 21 | Santa Cruz | 1-0 |
| 2008 Feb 21 | Grêmio | 2-1 |
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Feb 23 | Sapucaiense | 1-1 |
| 2008 Feb 24 | Ulbra | 2-5 |
| 2008 Feb 24 | Esportivo | 1-2 |
| 2008 Feb 25 | 15 de Novembro | 3-1 |
| 2008 Feb 25 | Novo Hamburgo | 1-1 |
| 2008 Mar 1 | Grêmio | 4-0 |
| 2008 Mar 1 | Caxias | 2-0 |
| 2008 Mar 3 | Santa Cruz | 2-5 |
| 2008 Mar 6 | 15 de Novembro | 1-2 |
| 2008 Mar 8 | Santa Cruz | 1-2 |
| 2008 Mar 9 | Ulbra | 1-0 |
| 2008 Mar 9 | Novo Hamburgo | 0-1 |
| 2008 Mar 12 | Ulbra | 1-0 |
| 2008 Mar 12 | Esportivo | 1-0 |
| 2008 Mar 12 | Sapucaiense | 1-4 |
| 2008 Mar 13 | Grêmio | 0-0 |
| 2008 Mar 15 | Esportivo | 1-3 |
| 2008 Mar 16 | 15 de Novembro | 2-3 |
| 2008 Mar 16 | Santa Cruz | 2-3 |
| 2008 Mar 16 | Caxias | 4-1 |
| 2008 Mar 20 | Grêmio | 2-0 |
| 2008 Mar 22 | Caxias | 3-0 |
| 2008 Mar 22 | Ulbra | 1-1 |
| 2008 Mar 22 | Novo Hamburgo | 3-2 |
| 2008 Mar 26 | Sapucaiense | 2-1 |
| 2008 Mar 26 | Santa Cruz | 2-0 |
| 2008 Mar 26 | Esportivo | 2-3 |
| 2008 Mar 26 | 15 de Novembro | 1-4 |
Group 2
Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Jan 20 | São Luiz | 3-1 |
| 2008 Jan 20 | São José | 2-0 |
| 2008 Jan 20 | Internacional (SM) | 2-2 |
| 2008 Jan 20 | Veranópolis | 4-1 |
| 2008 Jan 23 | Brasil | 4-1 |
| 2008 Jan 24 | Internacional | 2-0 |
| 2008 Jan 24 | Juventude | 2-2 |
| 2008 Jan 24 | Guarany | 1-3 |
| 2008 Jan 27 | São José | 1-4 |
| 2008 Jan 27 | Internacional (SM) | 3-2 |
| 2008 Jan 27 | Juventude | 2-1 |
| 2008 Jan 28 | São Luiz | 1-0 |
| 2008 Jan 30 | Guarany | 1-3 |
| 2008 Feb 1 | Veranópolis | 2-1 |
| 2008 Feb 1 | Internacional (SM) | 1-0 |
| 2008 Feb 1 | Internacional | 0-1 |
| 2008 Feb 8 | Guarany | 1-0 |
| 2008 Feb 10 | Brasil | 0-5 |
| 2008 Feb 10 | Veranópolis | 2-3 |
| 2008 Feb 11 | São Luiz | 0-0 |
| 2008 Feb 16 | Internacional | 2-0 |
| 2008 Feb 16 | Juventude | 2-0 |
| 2008 Feb 16 | São José | 1-1 |
| 2008 Feb 17 | Brasil | 2-3 |
| 2008 Feb 19 | Veranópolis | 2-1 |
| 2008 Feb 20 | Guarany | 0-3 |
| 2008 Feb 20 | São Luiz | 1-1 |
| 2008 Feb 21 | Internacional (SM) | 1-0 |
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Feb 22 | Juventude | 2-0 |
| 2008 Feb 23 | Internacional | 3-0 |
| 2008 Feb 24 | Brasil | 2-0 |
| 2008 Feb 25 | São José | 1-0 |
| 2008 Feb 29 | Internacional (SM) | 3-2 |
| 2008 Mar 2 | Veranópolis | 2-2 |
| 2008 Mar 2 | Guarany | 0-6 |
| 2008 Mar 2 | São Luiz | 4-0 |
| 2008 Mar 6 | Internacional (SM) | 1-1 |
| 2008 Mar 8 | Internacional | 2-0 |
| 2008 Mar 8 | Juventude | 2-0 |
| 2008 Mar 8 | São José | 1-1 |
| 2008 Mar 12 | São Luiz | 2-2 |
| 2008 Mar 12 | São José | 3-2 |
| 2008 Mar 12 | Juventude | 3-0 |
| 2008 Mar 13 | Brasil | 2-1 |
| 2008 Mar 15 | Internacional | 2-0 |
| 2008 Mar 15 | Guarany | 1-3 |
| 2008 Mar 16 | Brasil | 1-0 |
| 2008 Mar 18 | Veranópolis | 3-1 |
| 2008 Mar 21 | São José | 2-1 |
| 2008 Mar 22 | Internacional (SM) | 1-1 |
| 2008 Mar 23 | São Luiz | 4-1 |
| 2008 Mar 23 | Veranópolis | 1-3 |
| 2008 Mar 27 | Guarany | 2-3 |
| 2008 Mar 27 | Juventude | 1-2 |
| 2008 Mar 27 | Brasil | 2-2 |
| 2008 Mar 27 | Internacional | 2-0 |
Quarterfinals
First Leg: 29 and 30 March
Second Leg: 5 and 6 April
Team 1 plays the second leg at home
| Team 1 | Total | Team 2 | First | Second |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grêmio | 5-5* | Juventude | 2-1 | 2-3 |
| Internacional | 7-3 | Ulbra | 4-1 | 3-2 |
| Internacional (SM) | 3-2 | Sapucaiense | 1-2 | 2-0 |
| Caxias | 2-1 | São José | 1-1 | 1-0 |
Juventude won on away goals rule.
Semifinals
First Leg: 13 and 15 April
Second Leg: 20 April
Team 1 plays the second leg at home
| Team 1 | Total | Team 2 | First | Second |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internacional (SM) | 3-4 | Juventude | 1-0 | 2-4 |
| Internacional | 3-1 | Caxias | 1-0 | 2-1 |
Final
First Leg: 27 April
Second Leg: 4 May
Team 1 plays the second leg at home
| Team 1 | Total | Team 2 | First | Second |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internacional | 8-2 | Juventude | 0-1 | 8-1 |
Goals
Top Goal scorers
| Scorer | Goals | Team |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Mendes | 13 | Juventude |
| BRA Alex | 13 | Internacional |
| BRA Ronaldo Capixaba | 9 | São Luiz |
| BRA Júnior Paulista | 7 | São José |
| BRA Iarley | 7 | Internacional |
References
References
- (4 May 2008). "Inter massacra o Juventude por 8 a 1 e é campeão gaúcho". [[Universo Online]].
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