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Nova Iguaçu-RJ 2–2 Sampaio Corrêa-RJ

Campeonato Carioca - 1ª Divisão (Série A): Played since 1906, it was long Brazil's most important championship, alongside the Paulista, and is dominated by Rio's big four: Flamengo, Fluminense, Vasco and Botafogo. It made stars of players such as Zico, Garrincha, Ademir Menezes and Romário and is home to century-old derbies, including the Fla-Flu. Its format has traditionally been split into stages, such as the Taça Guanabara and the Taça Rio, whose winners decide the overall title, and the Maracanã is its main stage.