2013 Campeonato Maranhense Explained

Competition:Campeonato Maranhense de Futebol
Season:2013
Winners:Maranhão Atlético
Relegated:São José
Americano
Continentalcup1:Copa do Brasil
Continentalcup1 Qualifiers:Maranhão Atlético
Continentalcup2:Série D
League Topscorer:Lindoval (Imperatriz - 7 goals
Matches:78
Total Goals:243
Prevseason:2012
Nextseason:2014

The 2013 Campeonato Maranhense de Futebol was the 96th edition of the Maranhão's top professional football league. The competition began on February 17, and ended on June 12. Maranhão Atlético Clube won the championship for the 14th time,[1] while São José and Americano were relegated.[2]

Format

In the first stage, there are two rounds. Each round is a round-robin. The four best teams in each round advances to a playoff, so the winner of the round can be determined.

In the final stage, each round winner plays in the final. If the same team wins both rounds, that team is the champion.[3]

Qualifications

The champion qualifies to the 2014 Copa do Brasil.

First round

Playoffs

Semifinals

First leg

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Second leg

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Finals

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Sociedade Imperatriz de Desportos won the first round and qualifies to the Final stage.

Second round

Playoffs

Semifinals

First leg

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Second leg

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Finals

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Maranhão Atlético Clube won the second round and qualifies to the Final stage.

Final stage

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Maranhão won the 2013 Campeonato Brasiliense.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maranhão Atlético vence Imperatriz de virada e conquista 14º título estadual . August 22, 2013 . Globo Esporte . Portuguese .
  2. Web site: São José perde e acaba rebaixado no Campeonato Maranhense de 2013 . August 22, 2013 . Sr. Goool . Portuguese .
  3. Web site: Campeonato Maranhense 2013 . Bola N@ Área . 22 August 2013 . Portuguese.