The underdogs of the state championships: Água Santa is not the only zebra disputing the regional title

The state championships – This is not the first time that “lesser” clubs have reached the final of their state championships. In 2023 Água Santa faces Palmeiras in the decision in São Paulo, already in the state of Bahia, Jacupiense faces Bahia. If fans are apprehensive about the possible chances of smaller clubs winning the final, just watch the story and be inspired.

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Review the details of the teams that have already achieved this feat:

Inter de Limeira – 1986 – Paulista Championship

The club from Limeira tied the first game against Palmeiras by 0 to 0 and won the second by 2 to 1 . Verdão was 10 years without reaching the final at that time.

Bragantino – 1990 – Paulista Championship

The title decision became known as the “Final Caipira” since Braga’s opponent was Novorizontino. After two 0-0 draws, Bragantino received the title for having the best campaign.

Sao Caetano – 2004 – Paulista Championship

Another “Final Caipira”, this time the match was against Paulista de Jundiaí. São Caetano won both matches, the first 3-1 and the second 2-0

Ituano – 2014 – Paulista Championship

After losing the first leg 1-0 and winning the return 1-0, Ituano was consecrated on penalties against Santos. The game ended Ituano (7) x (6) Santos on penalties.

Ipatinga – 2005 – Minas Gerais Championship

With the best campaign in the state, Ipatinga arrived to face Cruzeiro in the final, having only 1 defeat in 11 games. The first game was 0-0 and the second Ipatinga won 2-1

Youth – 1998 – Gaucho Championship

40 years without any home team lifting the cup, Juventude arrived to end the taboo. With a 3-1 first leg victory, the return tie was enough to secure the title.

New Hamburg – 2017 – Gaucho Championship

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_{Photo : Novo Hamburgo eating the title / Reproduction: GZH}

The Gaúcha zebra won all the Gre-Nais it played and had the best campaign. In the final, the two games were draws and the penalty shootout was glorious for Novo Hamburgo.

The other clubs were:

Bangu – 1996 – Carioca

Boxes – 2000 – Gaucho

Brusque – 1992 – Santa Catarina

Colo Colo – 2006 – Bahia

Worker – 2015 – Paraná

Salgueiro – 2020 – Pernambuco

Featured Photo: Água Santa team celebrating their classification. Reproduction/ Earth

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