2008 Girabola
Football league season
| Season | 2008 (Mar 02–Nov 02) |
|---|---|
| Champions | Petro de Luanda |
| Relegated | Académica do Lobito Primeiro de Maio Kabuscorp |
| CAF Champions League | Petro de Luanda (winner) 1º de Agosto (runner-up) |
| Matches played | 182 |
| Goals scored | 367 (2.02 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Santana Carlos (20 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Ben Lua 6–0 Pet Hua (11 Jul 2008) |
| Biggest away win | Ben Lua 0–4 Pet Lua (2 Nov 2008) |
| Highest scoring | Ben Lua 6–0 Pet Hua (12 Jul 2008) |
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The 2008 Girabola was the 30th season of the top-tier football league in Angola. The season ran from 2 March to 2 November 2008. Interclube were the defending champions.
The league comprised 14 teams and the bottom three were relegated to the 2009 Gira Angola.
Petro Atlético de Luanda were crowned champions,[1] while Benfica do Lubango, Petro do Huambo and Sagrada Esperança were relegated. Santana Carlos of Petro Luanda finished as top scorer with 20 goals.[2]
FAF penalties
On its official weekly report 0032/SG/08, F.C. Bravos do Maquis forfeited 3 points regarding their 15 round home match against Primeiro de Maio.[3]
Changes from the 2007 season
Relegated: Académica do Soyo, Atlético do Namibe, Juventude do Moxico
Promoted: Bravos do Maquis, Kabuscorp, Recreativo do Libolo
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Locations of the 2008 Girabola teamsLeague table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petro de Luanda (C) | 26 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 47 | 18 | +29 | 58 | Qualification for Champions League |
| 2 | Primeiro de Agosto | 26 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 37 | 16 | +21 | 49 | |
| 3 | Recreativo do Libolo | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 29 | 24 | +5 | 44 | |
| 4 | Santos FC | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 23 | +5 | 39 | |
| 5 | Benfica de Luanda | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 33 | 28 | +5 | 37 | |
| 6 | Primeiro de Maio | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 25 | −7 | 35 | |
| 7 | ASA | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 25 | −1 | 33 | |
| 8 | Kabuscorp | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 26 | −1 | 31 | |
| 9 | Desportivo da Huíla | 26 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 23 | 26 | −3 | 31 | |
| 10 | Interclube | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 29 | −9 | 31 | |
| 11 | Bravos do Maquis | 26 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 29 | 32 | −3 | 29 | |
| 12 | Sagrada Esperança (R) | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 27 | −7 | 28 | Relegation to Provincial stages |
| 13 | Petro do Huambo (R) | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 33 | −13 | 23 | |
| 14 | Benfica do Lubango (R) | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 35 | −21 | 23 |
Updated to match(es) played on 2 November 2008. Source: Girabola.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Fair-play points; 7) Play-off.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Fair-play points; 7) Play-off.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Results
| Home \ Away | ASA | BEN | BLB | BRA | DES | INT | KAB | PET | PHU | PRI | MAI | LIB | SAG | SAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASA | — | 1–0 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2–0 | 0–2 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 2–0 | 2–4 | 1–1 | 2–0 |
| Benfica de Luanda | 0–1 | — | 3–2 | 4–3 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 3–1 | 0–4 | 6–0 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 2–0 | 2–1 | 1–1 |
| Benfica do Lubango | 0–0 | 0–1 | — | 1–0 | 2–2 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 0–2 | 1–0 | 0–1 |
| Bravos do Maquis | 1–2 | 1–0 | 5–0 | — | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–3 | 4–0 | 0–0 | 2–1 | 1–2 |
| Desportivo da Huíla | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 1–0 | — | 1–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 2–0 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 0–2 |
| Interclube | 1–0 | 3–3 | 2–0 | 1–0 | 2–1 | — | 2–1 | 0–3 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 0–3 |
| Kabuscorp | 1–1 | 0–1 | 1–0 | 2–0 | 1–1 | 0–1 | — | 2–1 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 3–1 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 1–0 |
| Petro de Luanda | 1–1 | 2–1 | 4–0 | 1–1 | 4–1 | 3–1 | 1–0 | — | 3–1 | 0–2 | 3–1 | 2–0 | 2–1 | 1–0 |
| Petro do Huambo | 0–0 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 3–1 | 0–2 | — | 0–2 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 4–0 | 1–2 |
| Primeiro de Agosto | 3–1 | 1–1 | 2–0 | 4–1 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 3–2 | — | 0–1 | 4–0 | 1–1 | 1–2 |
| Primeiro de Maio | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 2–2 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 1–0 | — | 0–1 | 0–0 | 1–0 |
| Recreativo do Libolo | 2–1 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2–0 | 1–3 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 1–0 | — | 2–2 | 1–1 |
| Sagrada Esperança | 1–1 | 0–0 | 2–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 1–3 | 1–1 | 0–1 | — | 1–1 |
| Santos FC | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 2–2 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 2–1 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 1–0 | 2–1 | — |
Updated to match(es) played on 6 November 2008. Source: girabola.com
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Season statistics
Top scorers
| Pokers & Hat-tricks
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| 2008 Girabola winner |
|---|
 Atlético Petróleos de Luanda 14th title |
| Squad: Hélder Cabral, Kivota, Lamá, Lamick (GK) Cassoma, Etah, Hélder Vicente, Jamuana, Mabiná, Maninho, Miguel, Renato, Sérgio, Yamba Asha (DF) Chara, Day Day, David, Job, Malamba, Nelo, Tunga, (MF) Bennet, Humberto, Joca, Kembua, Rolf, Santana (FW) Bernardino Pedroto (Head Coach) |
References
- ^ "Petro de Luanda win national championship". ANGOP.com. 26 Oct 2008. Retrieved 5 Dec 2014.
- ^ "Petro de Luanda's Santana 2008 season best scorer". ANGOP.com. 3 Nov 2008. Retrieved 7 Sep 2015.
- ^ "FAF retira 3 Pontos ao FC Bravos do Maquis (FC Bravos do Maquis forfeits 3 points)" (in Portuguese). jornaldosdesportos. 24 Sep 2008. Retrieved 14 Aug 2020.
- ^ "Santana inscreve-se na lista dos Melhores Marcadores do Girabola" (in Portuguese). fafutebol.ao. Archived from the original on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 14 Sep 2015.
- ^ ""Hat-trick" de Santana fecha em grande ano da recuperação do título" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 9 May 2017.
External links
- Girabola 2008 standings at girabola.com
- Federação Angolana de Futebol
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