Brasileiro 4th December 05 Last Round

[junkyardog]

Odds Expekt






In case of equal points

1º) number of wins
2º) goal diference
3º) number of goals scored
4º) games between teams
5°) number of received cards (so the team with less cards is in favor)
6º) lottery


Brasil Table

[junkyardog]

SE Palmeiras-Fluminense FC 1 @ 1.75 WilliamHill,Expekt,Unibet Stake 7/10




Battle for last spot CopaLibertadores @ Palestra Itália Stadium (32.000) house of Verdão........23.800 tickets sold out!!!



H2H
21/08/2005 Fluminense 2-2 Palmeiras
19/12/2004 Fluminense 1-1 Palmeiras
12/08/2004 Palmeiras 3-2 Fluminense



Palmeiras 4-4-2
Marcos;
André Cunha, Daniel, Gamarra, Lúcio;
Marcinho Guerreiro, Correa, Juninho, Marcinho;
Washington, Gioino.


Fluminense 4-4-2
Kléber,
Gabriel, Igor, Gabriel Santos, Juan;
Marcão, Arouca, Romeu, Petkovic;
Beto, Tuta

[junkyardog]

GOIÁS-CORINTHIANS X @ 3.00 Expekt Stake 4/10



The final round of the 2005 Brasileiro takes place on Sunday, with just one single point separating Corinthians from the title. But standing in the way of Antônio Lopes' side and a fourth championship triumph is third-placed Goiás, and taking a point from a trip to the Serra Dourada Stadium is hardly a straightforward task. The green army have enjoyed a fantastic campaign, defying the odds to qualify for the 2006 Libertadores Cup, and following news that coveted coach Geninho will remain at the helm next season, Goiás are determined to finish the year on a high. It simply doesn't get much bigger than this - a gripping finale to a wonderful season.


Goiás Team News
The message from Geninho is defiant; "We will be going all out to beat Corinthians." The wily tactician is also promising to stick to his favoured 3-5-2 formation, despite a lack of options in defence. With André Silva and Júlio Santos both set to miss the all important fixture, Aldo and Rafael Dias - a midfield anchorman - will bolster the backline. Goalscoring Paulo Baier will parade down the right flank for the last time in the colours of Goiás, before an exit, most likely to Palmeiras.


Corinthians Team News
Bruno Octávio is set to return to the starting XI at the expense of youngster Elton, as Antônio Lopes reverts to a more defensive system. It will leave Carlos Alberto in a free role behind front two, Tevez and Nilmar. Fábio Costa missed training on Wednesday due to a shoulder problem but the ex-Santos keeper is expected to start against Goiás. With Eduardo Ratinho suspended, Coelho comes in at right-wingback.


Goiás 3-5-2
Harlei;
Rafael Dias, Aldo & André Leone;
Paulo Baier, Cléber Gaúcho, Cléber, Rodrigo Tabata & Jadílson;
Roni & Souza


Corinthians 4-4-2
Fábio Costa;
Coelho, Marinho, Betão & Gustavo Nery;
Marcelo Mattos, Bruno Octávio, Rosinei, & Carlos Alberto;
Tevez & Nilmar



Last 5 Brazilian Championship Games
Round 41 Flamengo 0-0 Goiás
Round 40 Juventude 2-1 Goiás
Round 39 Goiás 3-0 São Paulo
Round 38 Goiás 4-2 Atlético-PR
Round 37 Atlético-MG 1-2 Goiás


Last 5 Brazilian Championship Games
Round 41 Corinthians 3-1 Ponte Preta
Round 40 Corinthians 1-1 Internacional
Round 39 São Caetano 1-0 Corinthians
Round 38 Coritiba 0-1 Corinthians
Round 37 Corinthians 7-1 Santos


Previous Confrontation
Round 21 Corinthians 1-1 Goiás


Top Brasileiro Goalscorers

Goiás: Souza - 17, Rodrigo Tabata - 8, Roni - 8, Paulo Baier - 7, Dodô - 4

Corinthians: Tevez - 19, Rosinei - 10, Carlos Alberto - 8, Roger - 7, Gustavo Nery - 7, Marcelo Mattos - 6, Nilmar - 6

[junkyardog]

CORITIBA-INTERNACIONAL 2 @ 2.68 BetFair Stake 5/10



What a climax to the Brasileiro season in store at the Couto Pereira Stadium. Relegation-threatened Coritiba up against title-chasing Internacional. Anything other than a victory for the home side and they'll be demoted from Serie A, while unless Internacional can record a win in Round 42, Corinthians will be confirmed as champions, even if they lose against Goiás. It's all about the three points, a draw being no good to either side, and with so much at stake, a fiery encounter is in prospect.



Coritiba Team News
Maia returns to the Coritiba side determined to lead them to top flight safety. The striker has recovered from a knee injury and looks set to lead the line against Internacional. He will be joined in attack by either veteran Renaldo or the lively Marciano. Defender Flávio will not feature in the decisive fixture having been hit by a whopping 120-day suspension for 'showing aggression towards an official', during the Round 38 defeat by Corinthians.



Internacional Team News
Euro10 million Inter (of Milano) target Rafael Sobis is likely to be playing his last game for Inter before a transfer to Europe. Can he end the season as the Brasileiro's top marksman? He currently sits just two goals behind Róbson of Paysandu but with Coritiba's shaky rearguard, it's not out of the question, especially as Muricy Ramalho has promised to select a "very offensive" team. Towering forward Fernandão appears to be winning his race to be fit to face Coritiba, but Rentería is on standby. Former Newcastle United misfit Gavilan and robust Ediglê will both miss out through suspension, meaning that Wilson, Vinícius, Edmílson, Bolivar and Wellington are disputing two places in the XI.




Coritiba 3-5-2
Douglas;
Jackson, Wagner, Anderson;
Ricardinho, Reginaldo Nascimento, Capixaba, Peruíbe, Caio;
Renaldo & Maia



Internacional 4-4-2
Clemer;
Élder Granja, Wilson, Vinícius & Jorge Wagner;
Edinho, Tinga, Ricardinho & Mossoró;
Fernandão & Rafael Sobis.



Last 5 Brazilian Championship Games
Round 41 São Caetano 1-1 Coritiba
Round 40 Atlético-MG 1-0 Coritiba
Round 39 Coritiba 2-1 Ponte Preta
Round 38 Coritiba 0-1 Corinthians
Round 37 Brasiliense 1-1 Coritiba


Last 5 Brazilian Championship Games
Round 41 Internacional 2-1 Palmeiras
Round 40 Corinthians 1-1 Internacional
Round 39 Internacional 1-0 Brasiliense
Round 38 Santos 0-4 Internacional
Round 37 Internacional 2-1 Ponte Preta


Previous Confrontation
(Round 21, but replayed in October after initial result was annulled) Internacional 3-2 Coritiba


Top Brasileiro Goalscorers

Coritiba: Jackson - 5, Renaldo - 5, Ricardinho - 5, Caio - 4, Capixaba - 4, Tiago - 4

Internacional: Rafael Sobis - 19, Fernandão - 13, Jorge Wagner - 10, Tinga - 5, Iarley - 4, Rentería - 4

[Kombinator]

Last round right,eh?Those last rounds can be tricky.... lack of motivation and some fixing can occur. No way I would play big stakes on any game... Good luck!

[Kombinator]

I chose to back: Sao Paulo - Atlético Paranaense 1 @1.80 for 5/10(WHill)

That will be all for me... it's the last round and I am thousands of miles away to know what exactly is going on... so good luck!

[kompressaur]

Bah i am still having to work for a living (fr/sat/sun evenings) so i'll miss out on the Brazilian finale but good luck to the pair of you. Cheers for your Brazilian thoughts since we started Junkyard

[Kombinator]

Sao Paulo - Atlético Paranaense 1 @1.80 for 5/10(WHill)

3:1

Congrats to Corinthians for the title! The Brazilians season is over...