Alacranes de Durango
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Club de Fútbol Alacranes de Durango, was a Mexican football club based in the city of Durango, Durango
, Mexico
. Alacranes played in the Liga de Ascenso
of the Mexican football league system. Their colors were green, black and white and the team mascot is a scorpion.
The need for a true professional sporting event, after the recent failures of basketball in the twilight of duranguense CIMEBA, prompted the state government to acquire through an application, the franchise of the now defunct Serpientes de Cancún (Cancun Snakes) in the Second Division of Mexican professional football by way of loan.
Once the proposal was approved, Durango had returned to professional football after an absence of eight years. During the Torneo Invierno 1997, Durango started on the right foot, culminating their season as champions of the Zona Norte (North Region) and national runner-up after falling to Monarcas de Zitácuaro for a global score of 3-1.
At the time, head coach Mario “Pichojos” Pérez
who played in the 1970 FIFA World Cup
, rethought the tactics and had another excellent season in the Torneo Verano 1998, but unfortunately succumbed in the final of the Zona Norte (North Region) to Aguascalientes
, who won the national final against Monarcas de Zitácuaro resulting in their promotion.
and José Vázquez. Time and effort rewarded Alacranes de Durango, then under the name of (Camineros de Durango), reached the final on two occasions for the national championship to first beat Monarcas de Zitácuaro 1-0 in the Torneo Invierno 98 and then beat Potros Marte 4-3 in the Torneo Verano 99.
The starting XI that earned promotion for Durango was:
and José Vázquez was forced by the separation of the then directors of the club.
In their first season in the Primera "A", Alacranes de Durango was led by Guillermo “Campeón” Hernández
, a coach who performed well after accepting the role with the club in 20th place overall and leaving Durango in 18th place and in fourteenth in the percentage table.
Alacranes failed to qualify for the playoffs in both the Torneos Invierno 99 and Verano 2000 in the Primera División A
. The state government decided to bring order to the professional sport and determined to avoid expenditures of professional basketball and professional baseball to devote their full support to José Velasco Najar and his board of directors, who came to replace the leaving group from the Torneo Invierno 2000. The reaction was swift, Velasco Najar, brought together valuable duranguenses, talented local entrepreneurs and ensured the best decisions on the sporting side.
The recruitment of figures such as a head coach Juan de Dios Castillo
and his formidable coaching staff, players such as Gabriel García
, a Mexican player with World Cup experience, champion of the Primera División de México
, Luis Felipe Peña, whose prestige was formed as a defender for big teams like Club América
itself, four young Brazilians who sought a place in Mexican football and an Argentine footballer would come to occupy the goal tending position in Durango, predicted success.
However, the price paid was high, the low sensitivity of some players, the inexperience of rookies, and of course the bad results given, ended with the resignation of Juan de Dios Castillo
. Ignacio Martínez, former Mexican national team
goalkeeper and an expert of the Pumas UNAM
youth system came in as Castillo's replacement.
During the break between the Torneo Invierno 2000 and Verano 2001 the state government decided to sell the club to find a better alternative for a sporting event. José Velasco Najar and his team then purchased the franchise.
Marcelo Martin Paez Edson Zwarics Jaime Correa
Gabriel García
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Durango, Durango
-Climate:The city of Durango has a semi-arid climate, classified as Bsk in the Koppen system. The climate is temperate in the western portion , with the average annual temperature being 15 °C and consisting of an average annual rainfall of 1,600 millimeters. In the eastern region, the average...
, Mexico
Mexico
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. Alacranes played in the Liga de Ascenso
Liga de Ascenso
The Liga de Ascenso is the second professional level of the Mexican football league system. The champion of the competition is promoted to the Primera División de México ....
of the Mexican football league system. Their colors were green, black and white and the team mascot is a scorpion.
Foundation
Club Alacranes de Durango was founded in 1958 in the Segunda División de México. In 1992 the club was integrated into the private initiative for four years. Later, in 1996, the Football Club Alacranes de Durango fell under the state government's administration.The need for a true professional sporting event, after the recent failures of basketball in the twilight of duranguense CIMEBA, prompted the state government to acquire through an application, the franchise of the now defunct Serpientes de Cancún (Cancun Snakes) in the Second Division of Mexican professional football by way of loan.
Once the proposal was approved, Durango had returned to professional football after an absence of eight years. During the Torneo Invierno 1997, Durango started on the right foot, culminating their season as champions of the Zona Norte (North Region) and national runner-up after falling to Monarcas de Zitácuaro for a global score of 3-1.
At the time, head coach Mario “Pichojos” Pérez
Mario Pérez
Mario Pérez Saldivar is a retired long-distance runner from Mexico. He won the gold medal in the men's 5.000 metres event at the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games, and competed for his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:*...
who played in the 1970 FIFA World Cup
1970 FIFA World Cup
The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by...
, rethought the tactics and had another excellent season in the Torneo Verano 1998, but unfortunately succumbed in the final of the Zona Norte (North Region) to Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 11 municipalities and its capital city is Aguascalientes....
, who won the national final against Monarcas de Zitácuaro resulting in their promotion.
Mario “Pichojos” Pérez & José Vázquez Era
The Torneo Invierno 1998 and Verano 1999 of the Second Division of Mexican Football gave Durango great hope with a good tactical game and planning the perfect pair in Mario “Pichojos” PérezMario Pérez
Mario Pérez Saldivar is a retired long-distance runner from Mexico. He won the gold medal in the men's 5.000 metres event at the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games, and competed for his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:*...
and José Vázquez. Time and effort rewarded Alacranes de Durango, then under the name of (Camineros de Durango), reached the final on two occasions for the national championship to first beat Monarcas de Zitácuaro 1-0 in the Torneo Invierno 98 and then beat Potros Marte 4-3 in the Torneo Verano 99.
The starting XI that earned promotion for Durango was:
| Goalkeeper | Defenders | Midfielders | Forwards |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rogelio RodríguezRogelio Rodriguez Rogelio Rodriguez is a Mexican footballer. He currently plays as a goalkeeper for Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz.He joined Pumas for the Apertura 2007 tournament, on a loan from his club Tigres UANL. Rodriguez has played most of his career with Tigres.He left Pumas and joined Correcaminos UAT for the... |
Victor Hugo Bermúdez | Rafael "Gallo" Gaytán | Francisco "Guancha" de la Cruz |
| Jair Santillán | Jaime "Huevo" Sosa |
André Basilio(brasil)el goleador | |
| Bogar Lizárraga |
Rivelino Robles | ||
| Esteban Mejía | Mauricio Cerecero |
Joining the Primera A
Once Durango gained promotion into the Primera A, their name changed from Camineros de Durango to Alacranes de Durango. Unfortunately the departure of Mario “Pichojos” PérezMario Pérez
Mario Pérez Saldivar is a retired long-distance runner from Mexico. He won the gold medal in the men's 5.000 metres event at the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games, and competed for his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:*...
and José Vázquez was forced by the separation of the then directors of the club.
In their first season in the Primera "A", Alacranes de Durango was led by Guillermo “Campeón” Hernández
Guillermo Hernandez
Guillermo Hernandez can refer to*Willie Hernandez , baseball player*Gilmer Hernandez, police officer*Guillermo Hernández-Cartaya , banker*Guillermo Hernandez , Filipino tennis player...
, a coach who performed well after accepting the role with the club in 20th place overall and leaving Durango in 18th place and in fourteenth in the percentage table.
Alacranes failed to qualify for the playoffs in both the Torneos Invierno 99 and Verano 2000 in the Primera División A
Liga de Ascenso
The Liga de Ascenso is the second professional level of the Mexican football league system. The champion of the competition is promoted to the Primera División de México ....
. The state government decided to bring order to the professional sport and determined to avoid expenditures of professional basketball and professional baseball to devote their full support to José Velasco Najar and his board of directors, who came to replace the leaving group from the Torneo Invierno 2000. The reaction was swift, Velasco Najar, brought together valuable duranguenses, talented local entrepreneurs and ensured the best decisions on the sporting side.
The recruitment of figures such as a head coach Juan de Dios Castillo
Juan de Dios Castillo
Juan de Dios Castillo Gonzalez is a football coach, who most recently coached CD Motagua of Honduras. He has been head coach of the youth Mexican National Team in the FIFA World Youth Championship cup in Australia in 1993 finishing in 5th place...
and his formidable coaching staff, players such as Gabriel García
Gabriel García
Gabriel or Gabe García is the name of:*Gabriel García Moreno , Ecuadorian statesman who twice served as President of that country*Gabriel García Márquez , Colombian novelist, journalist, publisher, and political activist...
, a Mexican player with World Cup experience, champion of the Primera División de México
Primera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
, Luis Felipe Peña, whose prestige was formed as a defender for big teams like Club América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
itself, four young Brazilians who sought a place in Mexican football and an Argentine footballer would come to occupy the goal tending position in Durango, predicted success.
| Goalkeeper | Defenders | Midfielders | Forwards |
|---|---|---|---|
 Fernando Oillateguerre |
Arturo Sosa |
Ramón Villaceballos |
Gabriel García Gabriel García Gabriel or Gabe García is the name of:*Gabriel García Moreno , Ecuadorian statesman who twice served as President of that country*Gabriel García Márquez , Colombian novelist, journalist, publisher, and political activist... |
| Luis Felipe Peña |
Jaime "Huevo" Sosa |
 Williams de Oliveira |
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| Bogar Lizárraga |
Christian Peixoto |
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| Adrían Granados Adrían Granados Adrían Rene Granados is a Mexican American professional boxer in the Light Welterweight division.-Amateur career:... |
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However, the price paid was high, the low sensitivity of some players, the inexperience of rookies, and of course the bad results given, ended with the resignation of Juan de Dios Castillo
Juan de Dios Castillo
Juan de Dios Castillo Gonzalez is a football coach, who most recently coached CD Motagua of Honduras. He has been head coach of the youth Mexican National Team in the FIFA World Youth Championship cup in Australia in 1993 finishing in 5th place...
. Ignacio Martínez, former Mexican national team
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
goalkeeper and an expert of the Pumas UNAM
Club Universidad Nacional
Club Universidad Nacional A.C., more commonly known as Pumas de la UNAM, or just Pumas, is a Mexican professional football club based in Mexico City...
youth system came in as Castillo's replacement.
During the break between the Torneo Invierno 2000 and Verano 2001 the state government decided to sell the club to find a better alternative for a sporting event. José Velasco Najar and his team then purchased the franchise.
Technical staff
| Head Coach | Mexico Pablo Luna Pablo Luna Pablo Luna Gamio is a Mexican coach in the Liga de Ascenso. He is the current manager of Alacranes de Durango.... |
| Assistant Coach | Mexico Ernesto Sosa |
| Physical Trainer | Mexico Luis Guillermo Arellano |
| Physician | Mexico Dr. Rafael Ortíz |
Current squad
(Vice-Captain)Notable former players
Diego LatorreDiego Latorre
Diego Fernando Latorre is a former Argentine football striker.Latorre was one of the first Argentine players to be labelled as the "New Maradona". He made his professional debut for Boca Juniors on October 18, 1987 against Platense scoring his first goal at the same match. He won the 1991...
Marcelo Martin Paez Edson Zwarics Jaime Correa
Jaime Correa
Jaime Correa is an urban planner, architect, and professor at the University of Miami.Correa is a respected authority in the fields of architecture, town design, and sustainable development...
Gabriel García
Gabriel García
Gabriel or Gabe García is the name of:*Gabriel García Moreno , Ecuadorian statesman who twice served as President of that country*Gabriel García Márquez , Colombian novelist, journalist, publisher, and political activist...
External links
Official website http://www.club-alacranes.com/ Official club websiteGeneral fan sites Facebook Fan site