2012 Copa do Brasil


The 2012 Copa do Brasil was the 24th edition of the Copa do Brasil. It began on March 7 and ended on July 11. The competition was contested by 64 teams, either qualified through their respective state championships or by the CBF Rankings. Clubs that qualify for the 2012 Copa Libertadores did not take part because of scheduling conflicts.
The cup winner qualifies for the 2013 Copa Libertadores.

Format

The competition is a single elimination knockout tournament featuring two-legged ties. In the first two rounds, if the away team wins the first match by 2 or more goals, it progresses straight to the next round avoiding the second leg. The away goals rule is also used in the Copa do Brasil. The winner qualifies for the 2013 Copa Libertadores, which prevents a team from winning the Copa do Brasil twice in a row.

Qualified teams

Qualified by state championships and other competitions

54 spots in the tournament are destinated to all the 27 State federations to indicate either one, two or three clubs, depending on their status in CBF State ranking. Criteria may vary, but usually state federations indicate clubs with best records in the state championships or other special competitions organized by such institutions.
Teams in italics may qualify for the Copa Libertadores.
StateTeamQualification method
Acre
1 berth		Rio Branco2011 Campeonato Acreano champions
Alagoas
2 berths		ASA2011 Campeonato Alagoano champions
Alagoas
2 berths		Coruripe2011 Campeonato Alagoano runners-up
Amapá
1 berth		Trem2011 Campeonato Amapaense champions
Amazonas
2 berths		Penarol2011 Campeonato Amazonense champions
Amazonas
2 berths		Nacional2011 Campeonato Amazonense runners-up
Bahia
2 berths		Bahia de Feira2011 Campeonato Baiano champions
Bahia
2 berths		Vitória2011 Campeonato Baiano runners-up
Ceará
2 berths		Ceará2011 Campeonato Cearense champions
Ceará
2 berths		Horizonte2011 Copa Fares Lopes champions
Distrito Federal
2 berths		Brasiliense2011 Campeonato Brasiliense champions
Distrito Federal
2 berths		Gama2011 Campeonato Brasiliense runners-up
Espírito Santo
2 berths		São Mateus2011 Campeonato Capixaba champions
Espírito Santo
2 berths		Real Noroeste2011 Copa Espírito Santo champions
Goiás
2 berths		Atlético-GO2011 Campeonato Goiano champions
Goiás
2 berths		Goiás2011 Campeonato Goiano runners-up
Maranhão
2 berths		Santa Quitéria2011 Copa União do Maranhão champions
Maranhão
2 berths		Sampaio Corrêa2011 Campeonato Maranhense champions
Mato Grosso
2 berths		Cuiabá2011 Campeonato Mato-Grossense champions
Mato Grosso
2 berths		Luverdense2011 Copa Governador do Mato Grosso champions
Mato Grosso do Sul
2 berths		CENE2011 Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense champions
Mato Grosso do Sul
2 berths		Aquidauanense2011 Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense runners-up
Minas Gerais
3 berths		Cruzeiro2011 Campeonato Mineiro champions
Minas Gerais
3 berths		Atlético Mineiro2011 Campeonato Mineiro runners-up
Minas Gerais
3 berths		Ipatinga2011 Taça Minas Gerais champions
Pará
2 berths		Independente2011 Campeonato Paraense champions
Pará
2 berths		Paysandu2011 Campeonato Paraense runners-up
Paraíba
2 berths		Treze2011 Campeonato Paraibano champions
Paraíba
2 berths		Auto Esporte2011 Copa Paraíba champions
Paraná
3 berths		Coritiba2011 Campeonato Paranaense champions
Paraná
3 berths		Atlético Paranaense2011 Campeonato Paranaense runners-up
Paraná
3 berths		Operário2011 Campeonato Paranaense 3rd place
Pernambuco
2 berths		Santa Cruz2011 Campeonato Pernambucano champions
Pernambuco
2 berths		Sport2011 Campeonato Pernambucano runners-up
Piauí
2 berths		4 de Julho2011 Campeonato Piauiense champions
Piauí
2 berths		Comercial2011 Campeonato Piauiense runners-up
Rio de Janeiro
3 berths		Botafogo2011 Campeonato Carioca 3rd
Rio de Janeiro
3 berths		Boavista2011 Campeonato Carioca 4th
Rio de Janeiro
3 berths		Madureira2011 Copa Rio champions
Rio Grande do Norte
2 berths		ABC2011 Campeonato Potiguar champions
Rio Grande do Norte
2 berths		Santa Cruz2011 Campeonato Potiguar runners-up
Rio Grande do Sul
3 berths		Grêmio2011 Campeonato Gaúcho runners-up
Rio Grande do Sul
3 berths		Juventude2011 Campeonato Gaúcho 3rd
Rio Grande do Sul
3 berths		Sapucaiense2010 Copa FGF 3rd
Rondônia
1 berth		Espigão2011 Campeonato Rondoniense champions
Roraima
1 berth		Real2011 Campeonato Roraimense champions
São Paulo
3 berths		Palmeiras2011 Campeonato Paulista 3rd
São Paulo
3 berths		São Paulo2011 Campeonato Paulista 4th
São Paulo
3 berths		Paulista2011 Copa Paulista champions
Santa Catarina
2 berths		Chapecoense2011 Campeonato Catarinense champions
Santa Catarina
2 berths		Criciúma2011 Campeonato Catarinense runners-up
Sergipe
2 berths		River Plate2011 Campeonato Sergipano champions
Sergipe
2 berths		São Domingos2011 Campeonato Sergipano runners-up
Tocantins
1 berth		Gurupi2011 Campeonato Tocantinense champions

Qualified by CBF club ranking

Ten spots are reserved for the top 10 clubs in CBF club ranking, excluding those qualified by state competitions and clubs playing in 2012 Copa Libertadores.
Pos.ClubStatePoints Current pointsMaximum pointsQualification StatusNotes
1Grêmio RS2.159041TBD2.2002.219
2Corinthians SP2.137041TBD2.1782.197 Note Serie A
3Vasco da Gama RJ2.0863041TBD2.1572.176Note Copa do Brasil
4Flamengo RJ2.086541TBD2.1322.151 Note Serie A
5São Paulo SP2.049441TBD2.0952.114
6Atlético Mineiro MG2.032241TBD2.0752.094
7Palmeiras SP2.012541TBD2.0582.177
8Internacional RS1.996041TBD2.0372.056 Note Serie A
9Cruzeiro MG1.950041TBD1.9912.010
10Santos SP1.829041TBD1.8701.889 Note Copa Libertadores
11Fluminense RJ1.723041TBD1.7641.783 Note Serie A
12Botafogo RJ1.672341TBD1.7161.735
13Coritiba PR1.5152041TBD1.5761.595
14Goiás GO1.523321TBD1.5471.566
15Guarani SP1.516221TBD1.5391.558
16Sport Recife PE1.501121TBD1.5231.542
17Portuguesa SP1.405121191.4461.446
18Atlético Paranaense PR1.379541TBD1.4251.444
19Bahia BA1.358341TBD1.4021.421
20Vitória BA1.355121TBD1.3571.396
21Náutico PE1.207321TBD1.2311.277
22Santa Cruz PE1.14021TBD1.1431.152
23Paraná PR1.080221TBD1.1031.132
24Ceará CE1.0551041TBD1.1061.125
25Ponte Preta SP1.047221TBD1.0701.089
26Juventude RS0.86701TBD0.8680.877
27Remo PA0.85500TBD0.8550.865
28Criciúma SC0.706021TBD0.7270.746
28Fortaleza CE0.72421TBD0.7270.746
29América de NatalRN0.72501TBD0.7260.745
31Paysandu PA0.67221TBD0.6750.794
32América Mineiro MG0.61404110.6560.656
32Figueirense SC0.601041130.6550.656-

Symbols:
CP: Points for 2011 Copa do Brasil LP: Minimum points for Campeonato Brasileiro PP: Additional points for position
' Qualified via ranking; ' Qualified via ranking or via state competition; ' Qualified via state competition; ' Eligible for qualification via state competition; ' Ineligible for qualification via state competition; ' Ineligible because qualified for Copa Libertadores.

Notes:
Teams that play in their home stadium in the first leg are marked with †.

First phase

Second phase

Round of 16

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

The Semifinals began on June 13 and ended on June 21.

Group 61

Palmeiras advanced on points 4–1.

Group 62

Tied on points 3–3, Coritiba advanced on better goal difference.

Finals

The Finals was played on July 5 and July 11.
Group 63
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Palmeiras won on points 4–1.
Copa do Brasil
2012 Champion
Palmeiras
2nd title

Top goalscorers