2010 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C


In 2010, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third level of the Brazilian League, was contested by 20 clubs divided in four groups, followed by a playoff round, from July 18 to November 21, 2010. The top four clubs, the ones which qualified to the semifinals, were promoted to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B to be contested in 2011. Meanwhile, the bottom four clubs, the ones that finished in last place of each group, were relegated to 2011 Série D.

Team information

Format

First stage

Group A (AC-CE-PA)

Group B (AL-PB-PE-RN)

Group C (DF-MT-MG-RJ-SP)

Group D (RS-SC)

Knockout stages

won on penalty shootout.

won by away goals rule.

Quarterfinals

Paysandu vs. Salgueiro first leg played on October 9; Second leg played on October 17.
ABC vs. Águia de Marabá first leg played on October 16; Second leg played on October 24.
Ituiutaba vs. Chapecoense first leg played on October 9; Second leg played on October 16.
Criciúma vs. Macaé first leg played on October 10; Second leg played on October 23.
Team #1 played second match at home.

Semifinals

First leg played on October 30. Second leg played on November 6 and 07
Team #1 played second match at home.

Finals

All times Brazilian Daylight Saving Time
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ABC won 1–0 on aggregate.

Aggregate table

Top goalscorers