1987 State Championship Decider vs Vasco
Flamengo: officially recognized champion of the 1987 Campeonato Carioca.
The 1987 Campeonato Carioca title is officially recognized as a Flamengo championship, not Vasco da Gama.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- Campeonato Carioca Final
- Season
- 1987
- Opponent
- CR Vasco da Gama
- Venue
- Maracanã Stadium
- Result
- 1-1 Draw (Flamengo won title via tie-breaker)
- Context
- Deciding match for the 1987 State Championship
Lore & Background
According to the source, Flamengo has won a record 40 times the Campeonato Carioca, including three consecutive titles on seven occasions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of the 1987 State Championship decider between Flamengo and Vasco?
The match ended in a tense 1-1 draw at the Maracanã on December 20, 1987. Despite the lack of a decisive goal, Flamengo secured the title because they held a superior aggregate point total.
Who were the competing teams in this 1987 final decider?
The contest featured eternal rivals Flamengo and CR Vasco da Gama fighting for the Campeonato Carioca title. This matchup represented the culmination of their intense battle for supremacy within Rio de Janeiro football that year.
Where and when did the 1987 State Championship deciding match take place?
The historic encounter occurred at the iconic Maracanã Stadium on December 20, 1987. This date marked the final chapter of a season where Flamengo also navigated the controversial Copa União split.
How did Flamengo win the championship if the match ended in a draw?
Flamengo claimed the title not by winning the game outright, but by finishing with more total points across the tournament than Vasco. The tie-breaker rule applied to their aggregate performance, awarding them the state crown despite the 1-1 stalemate.
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