2008 Campeonato Gaúcho


The 88th season of the Campeonato Gaúcho kicked off on January 19, 2008. The competition began with 16 clubs divided into two groups. Even before the end of first stage, Guarany and 15 de Novembro were already relegated. Holders Grêmio had an early exit after being defeated by Juventude at homeground. Once again, the two biggest clubs of Rio Grande do Sul would not meet at the final. Internacional set a new record: the highest score in a final match, after beating Juventude 8-1 at Beira-Rio Stadium. That was the 38th title in the history of the club.
The tournament qualified both finalists to the Copa do Brasil - Grêmio is also qualified based on CBF ranking criteria. As Internacional will play Série A and Juventude, Série B this season, the semifinal losers, Internacional of Santa Maria and Caxias qualified for the Série C.

Teams

System

Group 1

Fixtures

Group 2

Fixtures

Quarterfinals

First Leg: 29 and 30 March
Second Leg: 5 and 6 April
Team 1 plays the second leg at home
Team 1TotalTeam 2FirstSecond
Grêmio5-5*Juventude2-12-3
Internacional7-3Ulbra4-13-2
Internacional 3-2Sapucaiense1-22-0
Caxias2-1São José1-11-0

Juventude won on away goals rule.

Semifinals

First Leg: 13 and 15 April
Second Leg: 20 April
Team 1 plays the second leg at home
Team 1TotalTeam 2FirstSecond
Internacional 3-4Juventude1-02-4
Internacional3-1Caxias1-02-1

Final

First Leg: 27 April
Second Leg: 4 May
Team 1 plays the second leg at home
Team 1TotalTeam 2FirstSecond
Internacional8-2Juventude0-18-1

Goals

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