Sport Club Gaúcho
Sport Club Gaúcho , also known as Gaúcho, is a Brazilian soccer club based in Passo Fundo, Brazil.
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| Full name | Sport Club Gaúcho | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Periquito do Boqueirão O mais querido da cidade | |||
| Founded | May 12, 1918 | |||
| Ground | Arena Wolmar Salton Passo Fundo, Brazil | |||
| Capacity | 8,000 | |||
| President | Gilmar Rosso | |||
| Head Coach | Ricardo Atollini | |||
| League | Campeonato Gaúcho Série B | |||
| Website | Club website | |||
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History
This club was founded on May 12, 1918[1] to serve the central plateau in the northern region of Rio Grande do Sul. Gaúcho won twice the lower divisions of the Campeonato Gaúcho (the Rio Grande do Sul state league), in 1966 and 1977.
In 1980s the club played in the first division of state league, but, lacking sponsorship, generally finished in the middle rankings.
In 2000, Gaúcho faced financial difficulties. While the club had historically weathered such downsizings in the past, the 2000 difficulties resulted in the loss of access to their stadium. Lacking municipal support and facing mounting debts, the club folded in 2005. Responding to popular support, the club was revived in 2009.
Achievements
Campeonato Gaúcho
- Second Division championship 3 times: 1966, 1977 and 1984
- Second Division second place: 1965 and 2005
- Third Division championship: 2000
- Copa FGF second place: 2004
- Municipal Competition League championship 15 times: 1926, 1927, 1928, 1938, 1939, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1954, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967
Stadium
Gaúcho play their home games at Arena Wolmar Salton. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 8,000 people.
Rivalry
Gaúcho's principal rivalry is with Esporte Clube Passo Fundo, against whom they play in the "Planalto Médio Derby".
References
- Rodolfo Rodrigues (2009). Escudos dos Times do Mundo Inteiro. Panda Books. p. 77.