Copa do Brasil 2008
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The Copa do Brasil 2008 was the 20th staging of the Copa do Brasil
, starting on February 13, 2008 and finishing on June 11, 2008. It was played by 64 teams, either qualified through their respected state championships (54) or by the CBF Rankings (10). The clubs that played the Copa Libertadores 2008
didn't participate in the Copa do Brasil 2008 because of scheduling problems. It was won by Sport-PE
.
The away goals rule
was used in the Copa do Brasil, which is an unusual feature when compared to other South America
n competitions. For example, the Copa Libertadores did not adopt this rule until 2005.
Copa do Brasil is an opportunity for teams from smaller states to play against the big teams and episodes of giant-killing have happened at a regular rate throughout the competition history.
The winner automatically qualifies for the next year's Copa Libertadores, which prevents a team from winning the Copa do Brasil twice in a row.
Copa do Brasil
The Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
, starting on February 13, 2008 and finishing on June 11, 2008. It was played by 64 teams, either qualified through their respected state championships (54) or by the CBF Rankings (10). The clubs that played the Copa Libertadores 2008
Copa Libertadores 2008
The 2008 Copa Libertadores de América was the 49th edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier annual international club tournament. This marked the first year the competition was sponsored by Spanish bank Santander. As such, the competition is officially the 2008 Copa Santander...
didn't participate in the Copa do Brasil 2008 because of scheduling problems. It was won by Sport-PE
Sport Club do Recife
Sport Club do Recife, more popularly known as Sport in Recife or Sport Recife in Northeastern Brazil, is a football team from Recife, Pernambuco.-1905 - Foundation:...
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Format
The tournament was played in two-legged knockout stages. In the first two rounds the away team automatically goes through to the next round if they beat the home team by a 2-goal difference or more in the first leg.The away goals rule
Away goals rule
The away goals rule is a method of breaking ties in association football and other sports when teams play each other twice, once at each team's home ground. By the away goals rule, the team that has scored more goals "away from home" will win if scores are otherwise equal...
was used in the Copa do Brasil, which is an unusual feature when compared to other South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
n competitions. For example, the Copa Libertadores did not adopt this rule until 2005.
Copa do Brasil is an opportunity for teams from smaller states to play against the big teams and episodes of giant-killing have happened at a regular rate throughout the competition history.
The winner automatically qualifies for the next year's Copa Libertadores, which prevents a team from winning the Copa do Brasil twice in a row.
Bracket 1
Bracket 2
Bracket 3
Bracket 4
Final Phase
Top scorers
Updated to games played 2008-06-06| # | Scorer | Team | Goals |
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| 1 |  Edmundo |
Vasco da Gama-RJ | 6 |
| Romerito Romero Mendonça Sobrinho Romero Mendonça Sobrinho or simply Romerito , is a Brazilian striker.-Honours: Corinthians**São Paulo State League: 1997 Santo André**Copa do Brasil: 2004 Goiás... |
Sport-PE Sport Club do Recife Sport Club do Recife, more popularly known as Sport in Recife or Sport Recife in Northeastern Brazil, is a football team from Recife, Pernambuco.-1905 - Foundation:... |
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| Wellington Paulista Wellington Pereira do Nascimento Wellington Pereira do Nascimento known as Wellington Paulista , is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as a Striker... |
Botafogo-RJ Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato... |
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| 4 |  Herrera |
Corinthians-SP Sport Club Corinthians Paulista Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league... |
5 |
| Reinaldo Reinaldo Gonçalves Félix Reinaldo Gonçalves Félix, known as Reinaldo is a Brazilian professional football player. As of June 2011, he plays for Agremiação Sportiva Arapiraquense on loan from Cruzeiro Esporte Clube.-External links:*... |
Corinthians-AL Sport Club Corinthians Alagoano Sport Club Corinthians Alagoano, or Corinthians Alagoano, as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Maceió in Alagoas, founded on April 4, 1991.Home stadium is the Nelsão stadium, capacity 10,000.-History:... |
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Champion
Copa do Brasil 2008: Sport-PE Sport Club do Recife Sport Club do Recife, more popularly known as Sport in Recife or Sport Recife in Northeastern Brazil, is a football team from Recife, Pernambuco.-1905 - Foundation:... First Title |