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2018–19 Girabola

The 2018–19 Girabola was the 41st season of top-tier football in Angola. The season was held from 27 October 2018 to 19 May 2019.[1]

The league was contested by 16 teams and the bottom three teams were relegated to the 2020 Provincial stages.

In the 13th round match between Saurimo FC and ASA, the home team goal-keeper Anselmo, felt confident enough to leave his goal unguarded and shoot a free kick that had been awarded for his team, 25 minutes into the game. His confidence paid off as he scored the only goal in the home team's 1-0 win, something unheard of in Angolan football.[2]

Teams

A total of 16 teams contested the league, including 13 sides from the 2018 season and three promoted from the 2018 Segundona - ASA, Saurimo FC (ex-Bikuku FC) and Santa Rita de Cássia.

On the other hand, Domant FC, J.G.M. and Primeiro de Maio were the last three teams of the 2018 season and played in their respective provincial leagues seeking qualification for the 2019–20 2nd division qualifiers. Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto were the defending champions from the 2018 season.

Changes from 2018 season

Relegated: Domant FC, J.G.M., Primeiro de Maio
Promoted: ASA, Saurimo FC (ex-Bikuku FC), Santa Rita de Cássia

FAF penalties

FIFA penalty

The Angolan Football Federation was instructed by FIFA to relegate Kabuscorp for failing to meet payment claims by former player Rivaldo.[4][5] Even though the debt has reportedly been paid in full, Kabuscorp failed to pay within the established deadline. The club faced a second relegation penalty regarding their dispute with TP Mazembe[6][7]

Stadiums and locations

2018–19 Girabola is located in Angola
Sporting
1º de Agosto Petro
Académica
Santa Rita
Kabuscorp Progresso
Maquis
Caála
Desportivo
Interclube
ASA
ASA
Libolo
Sagrada
Saurimo FC
Cuando Cubango FC
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 Locations of the 2019 Girabola teams
  1. ^ In major/risky matches such as those involving 1º de Agosto, Petro de Luanda and Kabuscorp, they play at the Estádio de Ombaka as their home court.
  2. ^ Cuando Cubango FC played their home games in the city of Kuito as their home court in Menongue is undergoing some repairs after being ruled unfit by a FAF inspection.
  3. ^ Formerly Bikuku FC

League table

Source: Girabola.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Fair-play points; 7) Play-off.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ No teams enter the Confederation Cup. Desportivo da Huíla are Angola Cup runners-up (Primeiro de Agosto are cup winners) but declined to participate,[8] while Kabuscorp were relegated and thus not eligible.
  2. ^ a b Primeiro de Agosto and Desportivo da Huíla forfeited 3 points on suspicion of match-fixing on the 17th round match.[9]
  3. ^ Kabuscorp had forfeited 9 points as a result of payment default. On appeal, after the plaintiffs dropped their claims, all points were restored. Regarding their dispute with former player Rivaldo, the club was ordered to be relegated by FIFA for failing to pay the outstanding debt within the established deadline.[10]
  4. ^ Bravos do Maquis forfeited 3 points as a result of payment default.
  5. ^ Cuando Cubango FC were originally relegated, but remained in Girabola due to Kabuscorp's relegation.
  6. ^ a b Head-to-head results: C.Cubango 2, ASA 1; ASA 2 C.Cubango 2.

Results

Updated to match(es) played on 19 May 2019. Source: girabola.com[11]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. ^ Caála was awarded a 3–0 win
  2. ^ Libolo was awarded a 3–0 win
  3. ^ Sagrada was awarded a 3–0 win
  4. ^ Santa Rita was awarded a 3–0 win

Positions by round

Source: Girabola

Clubs season progress

Source: [citation needed]
  1. ^ Académica Lobito was awarded a 0-3 loss by default in its round 13 match against Recreativo do Libolo.
  2. ^ ASA was awarded a 0-3 loss by default in its round 16 match against Sagrada Esperança.
  3. ^ Recreativo da Caála was awarded a 0-3 loss by default in its inaugural match against Santa Rita de Cássia.
  4. ^ Saurimo FC was awarded a 0-3 loss by default in its round 6 match against Recreativo da Caála.

Statistics

Top scorers

As of 19 May 2019

Hat-tricks

[12][13]


References

  1. ^ Angola 2018/19, RSSSF.com
  2. ^ "Girabola2018/19: Saurimo FC - ASA (ficha técnica)" (in Portuguese). ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 21 Jan 2019. Retrieved 22 Jan 2019.
  3. ^ "1º de Agosto Club express outrage, to appeal against Federation's decision". ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 2 Apr 2019.
  4. ^ "FIFA: Angola's Kabuscorp Sport Clube do Palanca to suffer relegation". Kingfut.com. 3 May 2019.
  5. ^ "Sports Ministry requests FAF to intervene in Kabuscorp's FIFA sanction". ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 6 May 2019.
  6. ^ "Angolan Football Federation relegates Kabuscorp to second division". ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  7. ^ "Comunicado Oficial Nº22/19" (PDF) (in Portuguese). faf.co.ao. Retrieved 6 Jun 2019.
  8. ^ "Futebol: Desportivo da Huíla desiste da Taça da Confederação" (in Portuguese). ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 3 Jun 2019. Retrieved 4 Jun 2019.
  9. ^ "Comunicado Oficial Nº13/19" (PDF). faf.co.ao. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  10. ^ "Comunicado Oficial Nº19/19" (PDF). faf.co.ao. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  11. ^ "Calendário de Jogos do Girabola". Girabola.com. Retrieved 7 Nov 2018.
  12. ^ "Girabola: Petro - Progresso (ficha técnica)" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 29 Jan 2019.
  13. ^ "Girabola2018/19: FC Bravos do Maquis - Santa Rita de Cássia (Ficha técnica)" (in Portuguese). ANGOP.com. 9 Mar 2019.

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