2012 Copa do Brasil
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The <entity_1> (officially the Copa Kia do Brasil <entity_6> for sponsorship reasons) was the 24th edition of the <entity_2>. It began on <entity_4> and ended on <entity_5>. The competition was contested by <entity_7> teams, either qualified through their respective state championships (54) or by the <entity_3> (10). Clubs that qualify for the <entity_6> Copa Libertadores (like the <entity_0>, Vasco da Gama) did not take part because of scheduling conflicts. Ten spots are reserved for the top 10 clubs in <entity_3> club ranking, excluding those qualified by state competitions and clubs playing in <entity_6> Copa Libertadores.
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