Fortaleza was runner-up in the Taça Brasil

Fortaleza was runner-up in the Taça Brasil, an old national tournament played in a knockout format, on two occasions. In 1960, the people from Ceará eliminated ABC, Moto Club, Bahia and Santa Cruz, until they stopped in the final against Palmeiras (1×3 in PV and 2×8 in Pacaembu). In 1968, the club went through Bahia and Náutico, until falling to Botafogo (2×2 in PV and 0×4 in Maracanã).
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