Brazil Copa Verde
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Teams
Paysandu
Clube Do Remo
Cuiaba
Brasiliense
Vila Nova
Luverdense
Manaus
Goias
Sao Raimundo RR
Santos AP
Atletico Acreano
Galvez AC
Ceilandia
Rio Branco ES
Rio Branco AC
CA Itapemirim
Humaita
Interporto
Bragantino PA
Real Ariquemes
CA Rondoniense
Tocantinopolis EC
Princesa do Solimoes
Nacional AM
Fast Clube
Castanhal
Ypiranga AP
Operario Desportivo Lagoa
Sinop FC
Aguia de Maraba
Sobradinho
SD Sparta
Ipora EC
Corumbaense
Luziania
Sao Raimundo AM
Independente PA
Uniao Rondonopolis
Trem AP
Atletico GO
Vitoria ES
SE Gama
Tocantins
SC Genus
Aparecidense
Sete de Setembro
Rio Branco VN
Penarol AM
CEO Varzeagrandense
Anapolis FC
Wikipedia - Copa Verde
The Copa Verde (English: Green Cup) is an annual regional knockout football competition in Brazil that started in 2014, and played by 24 teams from the North and Central-West regions, plus Espírito Santo (Espírito Santo state was included because they competed in the old Copa Centro Oeste).
Initially, the champion of the tournament gained a place in the next year's Copa Sudamericana. With the changes implemented by CONMEBOL in 2016 causes a competition no longer qualify in Copa Sudamericana from edition. The champion will now have a spot in the third round of the Copa do Brasil of the following year. The cup is organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), with two-legged playoff games played from between the 24 participating teams.
History
The tournament was created with the purpose of making a version of the Copa do Nordeste for the Northern Region of Brazil, hence the name Verde, meaning green, is an allusion to the Amazon Rainforest. The competition was expanded to include clubs from the Central-West Region and from Espírito Santo state (as the state competed in the defunct Copa Centro-Oeste). The competition was officially announced in September by the competitions director of the Brazilian Football Confederation.
The tournament is organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and is open to clubs from the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Distrito Federal, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, Tocantins, and the western part of Minas Gerais.
The Brazil Copa Verde follows a knockout format, with teams competing in a series of matches until a champion is crowned. The winner of the tournament earns a spot in the following year's Copa do Brasil, Brazil's most prestigious domestic cup competition.
The tournament provides an opportunity for smaller clubs from the North and Central-West regions to showcase their talent and compete against more established teams. It also serves as a platform for players to catch the attention of scouts and potentially secure transfers to bigger clubs.
The Brazil Copa Verde not only promotes soccer development in these regions but also fosters a sense of regional pride and unity among the participating states. The matches are often intense and fiercely contested, with passionate fans creating an electric atmosphere in the stadiums.
With its unique regional focus and the chance for underdog teams to make a name for themselves, the Brazil Copa Verde has become a beloved tournament among Brazilian soccer enthusiasts. It continues to grow in popularity and significance, contributing to the overall growth and competitiveness of Brazilian soccer.