2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A - Results of first round facts for kids
This article is all about the exciting results from the first part of the 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A football season! The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A is Brazil's top football league, where the best teams from all over the country compete to see who is the champion. These matches are from the first half of the season, showing some big wins and thrilling games.
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What is the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A?
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A is the most important football league in Brazil. It's like the Premier League in England or La Liga in Spain, but for Brazilian teams! Many famous players have played in this league before moving to big clubs around the world. Teams play each other twice during the season, once at home and once away. The team with the most points at the end wins the championship.
Exciting Matches from the First Round
The 2011 season had many memorable games right from the start. Here are some of the most exciting ones from the first half of the tournament.
Big Wins and High Scores
Some teams really showed their strength with huge wins. These matches often had lots of goals, making them very fun to watch!
Coritiba's Big Victory
On June 5, 2011, Coritiba played against Vasco da Gama. Coritiba had an amazing game, winning by a score of 5-1! Players like Anderson Aquino scored three goals, which is called a hat-trick, helping his team to a big victory at their home stadium, Couto Pereira in Curitiba.
| 5 June 2011 16:00 |
Coritiba | 5-1 | Vasco da Gama | Couto Pereira, Curitiba |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tcheco  2'Anderson Aquino 10', 14', 19'Maranhão 64' |
Elton 67' |
Corinthians Dominates São Paulo
Another huge win happened on June 26, 2011, in a big derby match between two teams from São Paulo. Corinthians played against São Paulo and won with an impressive 5-0 score! Liédson was the star of this match, scoring three goals for Corinthians at the Pacaembu stadium.
| 26 June 2011 16:00 |
Corinthians | 5-0 | São Paulo | Pacaembu, São Paulo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danilo 46' Liédson 53', 60', 78'Jorge Henrique 82' |
Thrilling Goal Fests
Some matches were incredibly close and exciting, with both teams scoring lots of goals. These are often the most memorable games for fans!
Santos vs. Flamengo: A Nine-Goal Thriller
One of the most unforgettable matches of the first round was on July 27, 2011, when Santos played Flamengo. This game was a true goal fest, with nine goals scored in total! Flamengo won 5-4 in the end. Stars like Neymar scored two goals for Santos, and the legendary Ronaldinho scored three goals for Flamengo, including a fantastic free-kick. It was a match full of twists and turns!
| 27 July 2011 21:50 |
Santos | 4-5 | Flamengo | Vila Belmiro, Santos Attendance: 12,968 Referee: André Luiz de Freitas (Goiás) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borges 4', 15' Neymar 25', 50' |
Ronaldinho 28', 67', 80' Thiago Neves 31'Deivid 43' |
Coritiba and São Paulo's Close Battle
On the same day, July 27, 2011, Coritiba was involved in another high-scoring game, this time against São Paulo. São Paulo won this exciting match 4-3. It was a close game with goals from players like Bill for Coritiba and Lucas for São Paulo.
| 27 July 2011 21:30 |
Coritiba | 3-4 | São Paulo | Couto Pereira, Curitiba Attendance: 23,825 Referee: Antônio de Carvalho Schneider (Rio de Janeiro) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafinha 67' Bill 74', 86' |
Carlinhos Paraíba 18' Juan 23'Dagoberto 30'Lucas 54' |
Key Players and Teams
The first round of the 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A featured many talented players who would go on to become global stars, like Neymar and Ronaldinho. Teams like Corinthians, Flamengo, and São Paulo are some of the biggest clubs in Brazil, known for their passionate fans and rich history.
What Happens Next?
After the first round of matches, teams continue to play each other in the second round. The points from all games are added up, and the team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion of Brazil! The teams at the top might even qualify for international competitions, while those at the bottom might be moved down to a lower league.
