1929 Campeonato Carioca

The 1929 Campeonato Carioca, the 24th edition of that championship, kicked off on April 7, 1929 and ended on November 24, 1929. It was organized by AMEA (Associação Metropolitana de Esportes Atléticos, or Metropolitan Athletic Sports Association). Eleven teams participated. Vasco da Gama won the title for the 3rd time. No teams were relegated.[1][2]

Campeonato Carioca
Season1929
ChampionsVasco da Gama
Matches played113
Goals scored458 (4.05 per match)
Top goalscorerRussinho (Vasco da Gama)
Telê (América) – 23 goals
Biggest home winAmérica 11-2 Botafogo (November 3, 1929)
Biggest away winBonsucesso 0-7 América (April 22, 1929)
Highest scoringAmérica 11-2 Botafogo (November 3, 1929)
← 1928
1930 →

Participating teams

After Villa Isabel left the league, AMEA invited Bonsucesso, winner of the last three editions of the Second level to join the first level.[3][4][5][6]

ClubHome locationPrevious season
AméricaTijuca, Rio de Janeiro
1st
AndarahyAndaraí, Rio de Janeiro
8th
BanguBangu, Rio de Janeiro
7th
BotafogoBotafogo, Rio de Janeiro
3rd
BonsucessoBonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro
1st (Second level)
BrasilUrca, Rio de Janeiro
10th
FlamengoFlamengo, Rio de Janeiro
4th
FluminenseLaranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro
5th
São CristóvãoSão Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro
6th
Syrio e LibanezTijuca, Rio de Janeiro
9th
Vasco da GamaSão Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro
2nd

System

The tournament would be disputed in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title.[2][1]

Championship
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 América 20 15 3 2 66 21 +45 33 Playoffs
2 Vasco da Gama 20 14 5 1 54 23 +31 33
3 São Cristóvão 20 9 8 3 40 29 +11 26
4 Fluminense 20 11 3 6 35 23 +12 25
5 Bangu 20 10 5 5 45 34 +11 25
6 Botafogo 20 8 4 8 55 54 +1 20
7 Bonsucesso 20 5 5 10 34 55 −21 15
8 Andarahy 20 5 4 11 36 54 −18 14
9 Syrio e Libanez 20 5 3 12 40 50 −10 13
10 Flamengo 20 4 4 12 26 42 −16 12
11 Brasil 20 1 2 17 20 66 −46 4
Updated to match(es) played on November 3, 1929. Source: RSSSF.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.

Playoffs
10 November 1929 PlayoffsVasco da Gama0 – 0AméricaLaranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro
Referee: Jorge Marinho
14 November 1929 PlayoffsVasco da Gama1 – 1AméricaLaranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro
Russinho Oswaldo Referee: Jorge Marinho
24 November 1929 PlayoffsVasco da Gama5 – 0AméricaLaranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro
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References
  1. "RSSSF – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1929". Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  2. "Futebolnacional.com.br – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1929". Archived from the original on November 8, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  3. "RSSSF – Championship of Rio de Janeiro Second Level 1926". Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  4. "RSSSF – Championship of Rio de Janeiro Second Level 1927". Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  5. "RSSSF – Championship of Rio de Janeiro Second Level 1928". Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  6. "Cacellain.com.br – Fotos Raras, e a História entre 1913 a 1930: Bonsucesso Futebol Clube – Rio de Janeiro (RJ)". Retrieved August 10, 2019.
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