Torneio Maria Quitéria

Torneio Maria Quitéria
Organising bodyMunicipality of Salvador
Founded1996
Abolished1998
RegionBahia, Brazil
Number of teams4
Most successful club(s)Bahia
Palmeiras
Vitória
(1 title each)

The Torneio Maria Quitéria (English: Maria Quitéria Cup), was a friendly tournament organized by the Municipality of Salvador, Bahia, that occurred in the preparation period between the end of the state leagues and the beginning of the Brazilian Championship. It took place in 3 seasons: 1996, 1997, 1998. The tournament name is in honor of Maria Quitéria, which had great importance during the War of Independence of Brazil.

Format

The tournament was played in a knockout format with the four teams, with the two winners advancing to the final; In the first edition, the losers disputed a decision for the third place.

List of champions

Following is the final results of the all three editions of Torneio Maria Quitéria:[1]

Year Champion Final match Runners-up Third place Third place match Fourth place
1996[2] Vitória
 BA
1–1
4–2 (pen.)
Coritiba
 PR
Bahia
 BA
0–0
3–2 (pen.)
Internacional
 RS
1997[3] Palmeiras
 SP
0–0
5–4 (pen.)
Flamengo
 RJ
Bahia
 BA
Not played Vitória
 BA
1998[4] Bahia
 BA
3–2 Corinthians
 SP
Palmeiras
 SP
Not played Vitória
 BA

References

  1. ^ "Torneio Maria Quitéria". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  2. ^ "O Vitória Campeão da Taça Maria Quitéria". Arena Rubro Negra (in Portuguese). 4 July 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Há 14 anos, Felipão comandava o Palmeiras pela primeira vez na história". SE Palmeiras (official website) (in Portuguese). 22 June 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Corinthians perde final de torneio". Folha de São Paulo (in Portuguese). 19 July 1998. Retrieved 23 April 2023.