The 1931 Campeonato Carioca, the 26th edition of the Rio de Janeiro state championship. Eleven teams participated. América won the title for the 5th time. No teams were relegated.[1] Carioca joined the league after Syrio e Libanez left following the 1930 season.
| Season | 1931 |
|---|---|
| Champions | América |
| Matches played | 110 |
| Goals scored | 439 (3.99 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Russinho (Vasco da Gama) – 17 goals |
| Biggest home win | Vasco da Gama 7-0 Flamengo (April 26, 1931) |
| Biggest away win | São Cristóvão 1-5 Vasco da Gama (April 19, 1931) Andarahy 0-4 Botafogo (November 22, 1931) |
| Highest scoring | Bonsucesso 7-3 Brasil (November 15, 1931) Bonsucesso 7-3 Andarahy (November 29, 1931) |
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Participating teams
edit| Club | Home location | Previous season |
|---|---|---|
| América | Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro | 3rd
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| Andarahy | Andaraí, Rio de Janeiro | 10th
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| Bangu | Bangu, Rio de Janeiro | T-4th
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| Bonsucesso | Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro | 9th
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| Botafogo | Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro | 1st
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| Brasil | Urca, Rio de Janeiro | 11th
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| Carioca | Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro | 1st (Second level)
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| Flamengo | Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro | 8th
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| Fluminense | Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro | 6th
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| São Cristóvão | São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro | T-4th
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| Vasco da Gama | São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro | 2nd
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Format
editThe tournament was disputed in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title.[1]
Championship
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | América | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 48 | 26 | +22 | 30 | Champions |
| 2 | Vasco da Gama | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 45 | 24 | +21 | 29 | |
| 3 | Bangu | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 46 | 31 | +15 | 26 | |
| 4 | Botafogo | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 46 | 36 | +10 | 24 | |
| 5 | Fluminense | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 27 | +8 | 22 | |
| 6 | Flamengo | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 46 | −16 | 21 | |
| 7 | Bonsucesso | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 58 | 46 | +12 | 20 | |
| 8 | Brasil | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 30 | 46 | −16 | 14 | |
| 9 | São Cristóvão | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 43 | 49 | −6 | 14 | |
| 10 | Andarahy | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 30 | 48 | −18 | 10 | |
| 11 | Carioca | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 28 | 60 | −32 | 10 |
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 "Futebolnacional.com.br – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1931". Retrieved January 5, 2020.