2013 Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense Explained

The 2013 Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense de Futebol was the 35th edition of the Mato Grosso do Sul's top professional football league. The competition began on January 19, and ended on May 5. CENE won the championship by the 5th time,^[1] while SERC^[2] and Corumbaense^[3] were relegated.

Format

On the first stage, all teams are split in two groups. Each team plays twice against all teams in their own group. The worst team from each group is relegated, and the top four teams from the group qualify to the quarterfinals. The playoffs are two-leg matches.

Qualifications

The champion and the runner-up qualify to the 2014 Copa do Brasil.

First stage

Standings

Group B

Results

Group B

Final stage

CENE won the 2013 Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cene faz quatro no Naviraiense e leva título estadual de 2013 . August 24, 2013 . GazetaMS . Portuguese .
2. Web site: Goleada sobre líder Cene não livra Serc do rebaixamento para a Série B . August 24, 2013 . Globo Esporte . Portuguese .
3. Web site: Cene campeão do turno, Corumbaense rebaixado e um novo clássico . August 24, 2013 . GazetaMS . Portuguese .