The football (soccer) Campeonato Brasileiro Série B 1971, the second level of Brazilian National League, was played from September 12 to December 22, 1971. The competition had 23 clubs. The tournament consisted in a fusion of the already existing Torneio Centro-Sul and the Copa Norte-Nordeste, with the champions of each tournament facing off in the finals.

Villa Nova beat Remo on the finals, and was declared 1971 Brazilian Série B champions. The relegation and promotion system hadn't been implemented yet, so no clubs were promoted.

Stages of the competition

First phase Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group E

Second phase Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Semifinals TeamsScoresTie-breakerTeam 1PointsTeam 21st leg2nd leg3rd leg Itabaiana 1:3 Remo0:00:2— Villa NovaVilla Nova qualified after winning in a penalty shootout. 2:2 Ponte Preta1:00:11:1

Finals

Sources http://www.rsssfbrasil.com/tablesae/br1971l2.htm

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