Archive for October 20th, 2009

Let the fun and games begin in the Campeonato Brasil. I hope you remember what I wrote about two months ago when Mengao was lingering mid to lower table. I wrote that Rubro-Negro had to embark on a massive win steak and the sides at the top of the table needed to have a massive flame out. Do I have ESPN I mean ESP or what?  I wrote it. So I guess I’m an idiot I mean genius. I am just kidding.

Mengao has a two-match win streak. Rubro-Negro last loss was on August 23 to Avai. Mengao lost 3-1.

Since July 4, Mengao has won ten, lost five, and tied eight.

However, since September 5, Mengao has won five matches and tied three. Count them. Zero losses in the month of September and October so far. This is huge for each of the top five clubs has lost at least three matches a piece.

Verdao has gone into a solid nosedive since Labor Day. Palmeiras has won four, lost three, and tied one. Verdao is on a two-match slide.

Tricolor has won three matches since September 5. The Evil Empire has lost three and tied two. Sao Paulo has dropped two straight.

Atletico-MG has won five matches and lost three since September 5.

Do you see a trend here?

Mengao is getting hot at the right time. We are starting to kick some major butt but lets not get too over confident for Flamengo has a major derby match with Botafogo this Sunday October 25.

Fogao is currently in sixteenth place with 32 points. Botafogo is one step ahead of the heave hoe zone.

Sport and Nautico are nipping at Fogao’s heels with 29 points.

There is lots of stuff to play for so both sides will be at their best. Botafogo cannot afford to lose this baby. Neither can Flamengo for Mengao is now in the hunt for the Campeonato so it will be Katie bar the door. Flamengo would love to pick up their sixth Campeonato title. 

Both teams call Maracana their home so this should be a wild and crazy affair. Both clubs will have to watch out for fan violence. There should be added police protection for this baby.

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