The 1963 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on June 30, 1963, and ended on December 15, 1963. It was organized by FCF (Federação Carioca de Futebol, or Carioca Football Federation). Thirteen teams participated. Flamengo won the title for the 14th time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]
| Season | 1963 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Flamengo |
| Taça Brasil | Flamengo |
| Matches played | 156 |
| Goals scored | 424 (2.72 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Bianchini (Bangu) - 18 goals |
| Biggest home win | Bangu 7-0 Madureira (October 12, 1963) |
| Biggest away win | Canto do Rio 1-7 Olaria (July 21, 1963) |
| Highest scoring | Canto do Rio 1-7 Olaria (July 21, 1963) |
← 1962 1964 → | |
System
editThe tournament would be disputed in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title.[2][1]
Championship
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 24 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 46 | 17 | +29 | 39 | Champions |
| 2 | Fluminense | 24 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 48 | 10 | +38 | 38 | |
| 3 | Bangu | 24 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 58 | 27 | +31 | 36 | |
| 4 | Botafogo | 24 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 44 | 15 | +29 | 35 | |
| 5 | América | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 28 | +10 | 30 | |
| 6 | Vasco da Gama | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 39 | 23 | +16 | 29 | |
| 7 | São Cristóvão | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 38 | −13 | 21 | |
| 8 | Campo Grande | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 41 | −19 | 21 | |
| 9 | Olaria | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 32 | 35 | −3 | 19 | |
| 10 | Portuguesa | 24 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 35 | −16 | 15 | |
| 11 | Bonsucesso | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 32 | −18 | 13 | |
| 12 | Canto do Rio | 24 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 24 | 59 | −35 | 10 | |
| 13 | Madureira | 24 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 15 | 64 | −49 | 6 |
Updated to match(es) played on December 15, 1963. 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.
Final
editFlamengo defeated Fluminense in the final. A world record for soccer, 194 603 spectators, were present in Maracanã stadium.
References
edit- ^ a b "RSSSF – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1963". Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ a b "Futebolnacional.com.br – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1963". Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2019.