1972 Campeonato Carioca

The 1972 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on February 23, 1972 and ended on September 7, 1972. It was organized by FCF (Federação Carioca de Futebol, or Carioca Football Federation). Twelve teams participated. Flamengo won the title for the 16th time. No teams were relegated.

Campeonato Carioca
Season1972
ChampionsFlamengo
Campeonato NacionalVasco da Gama
Flamengo
Fluminense
América
Botafogo
Matches played125
Goals scored253 (2.02 per match)
Top goalscorerDoval (Flamengo) - 16 goals
Biggest home winFluminense 4-0 América (March 12, 1972)
Campo Grande 5-1 Bangu (March 15, 1972)
Fluminense 4-0 Campo Grande (April 15, 1972)
América 4-0 Campo Grande (April 24, 1972)
Biggest away winSão Cristóvão 1-6 Flamengo (March 4, 1972)
Madureira 1-6 América (April 15, 1972)
São Cristóvão 0-5 Botafogo (May 6, 1972)
Highest scoringSão Cristóvão 1-6 Flamengo (March 4, 1972)
Madureira 1-6 América (April 15, 1972)
Fluminense 2-5 Flamengo (April 23, 1972)
1971
1973
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