1990 in Brazilian football
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The following article presents a summary of the 1990 football (soccer) season in Brazil, which was the 89th season of competitive football in the country.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
Quarterfinals
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinthians | 2-1 | Atlético Mineiro | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| Santos | 1-2 | São Paulo | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Palmeiras | 1-2 | Grêmio | 1-0 | 0-2 |
| Bragantino | 3-4 | Bahia | 1-1 | 2-3 |
Semifinals
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 2-1 | Grêmio | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| Corinthians | 2-1 | Bahia | 2-1 | 0-0 |
Final
Corinthians declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions by aggregate score of 2-0.
Relegation
The two worst placed teams in the first stage, which are São José-SP and Internacional-SP, were relegated to the following year's second level.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
Third Stage
| Teams advanced to the final |
Group I
| Position | Team | Points | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Guarani | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | Juventude | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| 4 | Moto Club | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -9 |
Group J
| Position | Team | Points | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlético Paranaense | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| 2 | Criciúma | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 3 | Operário-PR | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 |
| 4 | Catuense | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 |
Final
Sport declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B champions by aggregate score of 1-1.
Promotion
The champion and the runner-up, which are Sport and Atlético Paranaense, were promoted to the following year's first level.
Relegation
The four worst placed teams, which are Anapolina, Coritiba, Americano and Treze, were relegated to the following year's third level.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
Quarterfinals
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| América-MG | 4-2 | Paysandu | 4-0 | 0-2 |
| Fortaleza | 0-1 | América-RN | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Gama | 1-4 | Atlético Goianiense | 1-0 | 0-4 |
| Bangu | 1-1 | Paraná | 1-1 | 0-0 |
Semifinals
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| América-MG | 2-1 | Paraná | 1-0 | 1-1 |
| América-RN | 2-7 | Atlético Goianiense | 0-2 | 2-5 |
Final
Atlético Goianiense declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C champions by aggregate score of 0-0.
Promotion
The four quarterfinal winners, which are Atlético Goianiense, América-MG, Paraná and América-RN, were promoted to the following year's second level.
Copa do Brasil
The Copa do Brasil final was played between Flamengo and Goiás.
Flamengo declared as the cup champions by aggregate score of 1-0.
State championship champions
Youth competition champions
| Competition | Champion |
|---|---|
| Copa Santiago de Futebol Juvenil | Internacional |
| Copa São Paulo de Juniores | Flamengo |
| Taça Belo Horizonte de Juniores | Internacional |
Other competition champions
| Competition | Champion |
|---|---|
| Copa Santa Catarina | Figueirense |
| Supercopa do Brasil | Grêmio |
| Torneio de Integração da Amazônia | Trem |
Brazilian clubs in international competitions
| Team | Copa Libertadores 1990 | Supercopa Sudamericana 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| Cruzeiro | Did not qualify | Round of 16 |
| Flamengo | Did not qualify | Round of 16 |
| Grêmio | Group stage | Round of 16 |
| Santos | Did not qualify | Round of 16 |
| Vasco | Quarterfinals | Did 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 1990.
| Date | Opposition | Result | Score | Brazil scorers | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 1990 |  England | L | 0-1 | - | International Friendly |
| May 5, 1990 |  Bulgaria | W | 2-1 | Aldair, Müller | International Friendly |
| May 13, 1990 |  East Germany | D | 3-3 | Alemão, Careca, Dunga | International Friendly |
| May 19, 1990 |  Madrid Combined Team | W | 1-0 | Branco | International Friendly (unofficial match) |
| May 28, 1990 |  Umbria Combined Team | L | 0-1 | - | International Friendly (unofficial match) |
| June 10, 1990 |  Sweden | W | 2-1 | Careca (2) | World Cup |
| June 16, 1990 |  Costa Rica | W | 1-0 | Müller | World Cup |
| June 20, 1990 |  Scotland | W | 1-0 | Müller | World Cup |
| June 24, 1990 |  Argentina | L | 0-1 | - | World Cup |
| September 12, 1990 |  Spain | L | 0-3 | - | International Friendly |
| October 17, 1990 |  Chile | D | 0-0 | - | Friendship Cup |
| October 31, 1990 | Rest of the World | L | 1-2 | Neto | International Friendly (unofficial match) |
| November 8, 1990 | Chile | D | 0-0 | - | Friendship Cup |
| December 12, 1990 |  Mexico | D | 0-0 | - | International Friendly |
Women's football
National team
The Brazil women's national football team did not play any matches in 1990.
References
- Brazilian competitions at RSSSF
- 1990 Brazil national team matches at RSSSF
- 1986-1996 Brazil women's national team matches at RSSSF