2009 in Brazilian football


The following article presents a summary of the 2009 football season in Brazil, which was the 108th season of competitive football in the country.

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2009 started on May 9, 2009, and concluded on December 6, 2009.
Flamengo declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A champions.

Relegation

The four worst placed teams, which are Coritiba, Santo André, Náutico and Sport, were relegated to the following year's second level.

Campeonato Brasileiro Série B

The Campeonato Brasileiro Série B 2009 started on May 8, 2009, and concluded on November 28, 2009.
Vasco da Gama declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B champions.

Promotion

The four best placed teams, which are Vasco da Gama, Guarani, Ceará and Atlético Goianiense, were promoted to the following year's first level.

Relegation

The four worst placed teams, which are Juventude, Fortaleza, Campinense and ABC, were relegated to the following year's third level.

Campeonato Brasileiro Série C

The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 2009 started on May 24, 2009, and concluded on September 19, 2009. The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C final was played between América-MG and ASA.
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América-MG declared as the league champions by aggregate score of 4-1.

Promotion

The four best placed teams, which are América-MG, ASA, Guaratinguetá and Icasa, were promoted to the following year's second level.

Relegation

The four worst placed teams, which are Sampaio Corrêa, Confiança, Mixto and Marcílio Dias, were relegated to the following year's fourth level.

Campeonato Brasileiro Série D

The Campeonato Brasileiro Série D 2009 started on July 5, 2009, and concluded on November [|1], 2009. The Campeonato Brasileiro Série D final was played between São Raimundo and Macaé.
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São Raimundo declared as the league champions by aggregate score of 4-4.

Promotion

The four best placed teams, which are São Raimundo, Macaé, Alecrim and Chapecoense, were promoted to the following year's third level.

Copa do Brasil

The Copa do Brasil 2009 started on February 18, 2009, and ended on July 1, 2009. The Copa do Brasil final was played between Corinthians and Internacional.
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Corinthians declared as the cup champions by aggregate score of 4-2.

State championship champions

Youth competition champions

The Copa Nacional do Espírito Santo Sub-17, between 2008 and 2012, was named Copa Brasil Sub-17. The similar named Copa do Brasil Sub-17 is organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation and it was first played in 2013.

Other competition champions

Brazilian clubs in international competitions

TeamCopa Libertadores 2009Copa Sudamericana 2009Recopa Sudamericana 2009Suruga Bank Championship 2009
Atlético Mineirodid not qualifyFirst Stage
eliminated by
Goiás
did not qualifydid not qualify
Atlético Paranaensedid not qualifyFirst Stage
eliminated by
Botafogo
did not qualifydid not qualify
Botafogodid not qualifyQuarterfinals
eliminated by
Cerro Porteño
did not qualifydid not qualify
Coritibadid not qualifyFirst Stage
eliminated by
Vitória
did not qualifydid not qualify
CruzeiroRunner-up
lost to
Estudiantes
did not qualifydid not qualifydid not qualify
Flamengodid not qualifyFirst Stage
eliminated by
Fluminense
did not qualifydid not qualify
Fluminensedid not qualifyRunner-up
lost to
LDU Quito
did not qualifydid not qualify
Goiásdid not qualifyRound of 16
eliminated by
Cerro Porteño
did not qualifydid not qualify
GrêmioSemifinals
eliminated by
Cruzeiro
did not qualifydid not qualifydid not qualify
Internacionaldid not qualifyRound of 16
eliminated by
Universidad de Chile
Runner-up
lost to
LDU Quito
Champions
defeated
Oita Trinita
PalmeirasQuarterfinals
eliminated by
Nacional
did not qualifydid not qualifydid not qualify
São PauloQuarterfinals
eliminated by
Cruzeiro
did not qualifydid not qualifydid not qualify
SportRound of 16
eliminated by
Palmeiras
did not qualifydid not qualifydid not qualify
Vitóriadid not qualifyRound of 16
eliminated by
River Plate
did not qualifydid not qualify

Brazil national team

The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 2009.
DateCityOppositionResultScoreBrazil scorersCompetition
February 10, 2009 LondonW2-0Elano, RobinhoInternational Friendly
March 29, 2009 QuitoD1-1BaptistaWorld Cup Qualifying
April 1, 2009 Porto AlegreW3-0Luís Fabiano, MeloWorld Cup Qualifying
June 6, 2009 MontevideoW4-0Alves, Juan, Luís Fabiano, KakáWorld Cup Qualifying
June 10, 2009 RecifeW2-1Robinho, NilmarWorld Cup Qualifying
June 15, 2009 BloemfonteinW4-3Kaká, Luís Fabiano, JuanConfederations Cup
June 18, 2009 PretoriaW3-0Melo, Robinho, MaiconConfederations Cup
June 21, 2009 PretoriaW3-0Luís Fabiano, Dossena Confederations Cup
June 25, 2009 JohannesburgW1-0AlvesConfederations Cup
June 28, 2009 JohannesburgW3-2Luís Fabiano, LúcioConfederations Cup
August 12, 2009 TallinnW1-0Luís FabianoInternational Friendly
September 5, 2009 RosarioW3-1Luisão, Luís Fabiano World Cup Qualifying
September 9, 2009 SalvadorW4-2Nilmar, BaptistaWorld Cup Qualifying
October 10, 2009 La PazL1-2NilmarWorld Cup Qualifying
October 14, 2009 Campo GrandeD0-0-World Cup Qualifying
November 14, 2009 DohaW1-0NilmarInternational Friendly
November 17, 2009 MuscatW2-0Nilmar, Al-Gheilani International Friendly

TBD = to be decided

Women's football

Brazil women's national football team

The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil women's national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 2009.
DateOppositionResultScoreBrazil scorersCompetition
April 22, 2009D1-1MaurineInternational Friendly
April 25, 2009L1-3CristianeInternational Friendly
July 11, 2009 Juiz de Fora Combined TeamW7-0Daniele, Daiane Moretti, Leah, Mônica, Pâmela FariaInternational Friendly
November 2, 2009 Apucarana Combined TeamW15-0unavailableInternational Friendly
November 5, 2009 Paranavaí Combined TeamW21-1unavailableInternational Friendly
November 8, 2009 Maringá Combined TeamW11-0Cristiane, Grazielle, unavailable International Friendly
December 9, 2009W3-1Cristiane, MartaTorneio Internacional Feminino
December 13, 2009W3-2Marta, Érika, CristianeTorneio Internacional Feminino
December 16, 2009W3-0Marta, GrazielleTorneio Internacional Feminino
December 20, 2009W5-2Alina, Marta, ÉrikaTorneio Internacional Feminino

TBD = to be decided
The Brazil women's national football team competed in the following competitions in 2009:
CompetitionPerformance
Torneio Internacional Cidade de São Paulo de Futebol FemininoChampions

Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino

The Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino 2009 started on September 24, 2009, and concluded on December 1, 2009.
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Santos declared as the cup champions after beating Botucatu 3-0.

Other domestic competition champions

Brazilian clubs in international competitions

Team2009 Copa Libertadores Femenina
SantosChampions
defeated
Universidad Autónoma