Associação Desportiva Recreativa Cultural Icasa
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Associação Desportiva Recreativa e Cultural Icasa, usually known simply as Icasa, is a Brazil
ian football
club in Juazeiro do Norte
, Ceará
. The club competed several times in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
and currently in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
.
Icasa competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
in 1981, 1995 and in 1998, being eliminated in the first stage in 1981, in the second stage in 1995, and in the first stage in 1998. In 1985, Icasa competed in the Série B
, where they were eliminated in the first stage. In 1992, Icasa won the Campeonato Cearense
, sharing the title with Fortaleza
, Ceará
, and Tiradentes
, as the competition was not concluded due to a judicial dispute.
In 1998, the club was founded again as Juazeiro Empreendimentos to avoid paying a labor debt for a former club's player. After the debt was paid with the help of the club's supporters, on January 7, 2002, Juazeiro was refounded as Associação Desportiva Recreativa Cultural Icasa. In 2003, the club won the Campeonato Cearense Second Level. Icasa competed again in the Série C in 2005
, where they were eliminated in the second stage, in 2006
, again Icasa was eliminated in the second stage, in 2007
, the club was eliminated in the first stage. Icasa competed in the 2008 Série C
, where they were eliminated in the second stage, but as one of the four best clubs eliminated in that stage, Icasa qualified to compete in the following season
's Série C. In 2009
, the club was promoted to Série B
. They won the Copa Integração
in 2007, 2008, and in 2009.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club in Juazeiro do Norte
Juazeiro do Norte
Juazeiro do Norte is a city in the state of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. It is located 528 km south of the state capital Fortaleza in the arid sertão...
, Ceará
Ceará
Ceará is one of the 27 states of Brazil, located in the northeastern part of the country, on the Atlantic coast. It is currently the 8th largest Brazilian State by population and the 17th by area. It is also one of the main touristic destinations in Brazil. The state capital is the city of...
. The club competed several times in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C is the third division of Brazilian football.Unlike the first and second divisions, the Série C is not played in a double round robin system, arguably because many participating teams lack the financial conditions to travel long distances...
and currently in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
The Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
.
History
The club was founded on May 1, 1963 by Doro Germano, and José Feijó de Sá, as Icasa Esporte Clube. The club's founders were the owners of Indústria Cearense de Algodão S.A (Ceará Cotton Industry), shortened as ICASA, hence the club's name.Icasa competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C is the third division of Brazilian football.Unlike the first and second divisions, the Série C is not played in a double round robin system, arguably because many participating teams lack the financial conditions to travel long distances...
in 1981, 1995 and in 1998, being eliminated in the first stage in 1981, in the second stage in 1995, and in the first stage in 1998. In 1985, Icasa competed in the Série B
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
The Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
, where they were eliminated in the first stage. In 1992, Icasa won the Campeonato Cearense
Campeonato Cearense
The Campeonato Cearense is the football league of the state of Ceará, Brazil.-Format:The Cearense Championship has three divisions with the following division and format :First DivisionThe ten clubs play two legs...
, sharing the title with Fortaleza
Fortaleza Esporte Clube
Fortaleza Esporte Clube, usually known as Fortaleza, is primarily a football club, but is active in other sports such as futsal, handball and basketball. Fortaleza Esporte Clube is based in Fortaleza, capital of the State of Ceará, Brazil...
, Ceará
Ceará Sporting Club
Ceará Sporting Club, or Ceará as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Fortaleza in Ceará, founded on June 2, 1914....
, and Tiradentes
Associação Esportiva Tiradentes
Associação Esportiva Tiradentes, commonly known as Tiradentes, is a Brazilian football club based in Fortaleza, Ceará state. They competed in the Série C once.-History:...
, as the competition was not concluded due to a judicial dispute.
In 1998, the club was founded again as Juazeiro Empreendimentos to avoid paying a labor debt for a former club's player. After the debt was paid with the help of the club's supporters, on January 7, 2002, Juazeiro was refounded as Associação Desportiva Recreativa Cultural Icasa. In 2003, the club won the Campeonato Cearense Second Level. Icasa competed again in the Série C in 2005
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 2005
In 2005, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C was composed of five rounds. In the first one, the 64 teams were divided in 16 groups of 4 teams each. Teams in each group played against each other in home and away games. The two best ranked teams of each group advanced to the second round, where they...
, where they were eliminated in the second stage, in 2006
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 2006
In 2006, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third division of the Brazilian League, was contested by 63 clubs, four of which will eventually qualify to the second division to be contested in 2007...
, again Icasa was eliminated in the second stage, in 2007
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 2007
In 2007, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third division of the Brazilian League, was contested by 64 clubs, with the promotion of , , , and , to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B to be contested in 2008. No teams will be relegated, since there is no fourth division in the Brazilian...
, the club was eliminated in the first stage. Icasa competed in the 2008 Série C
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 2008
In 2008, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third division of the Brazilian League, was contested by 64 clubs, four of which qualified to the Série B. For the second time in history, Atlético Goianiense were crowned Série C champions. Following them, former Série A champions Guarani were also...
, where they were eliminated in the second stage, but as one of the four best clubs eliminated in that stage, Icasa qualified to compete in the following season
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 2009
In 2009, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third level of the Brazilian League, was contested by 20 clubs from May 24 to September 19, 2009. Top four clubes, the ones which qualified to the quarterfinals, ascended to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B to be contested in 2010: América Mineiro,...
's Série C. In 2009
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 2009
In 2009, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third level of the Brazilian League, was contested by 20 clubs from May 24 to September 19, 2009. Top four clubes, the ones which qualified to the quarterfinals, ascended to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B to be contested in 2010: América Mineiro,...
, the club was promoted to Série B
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
The Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
. They won the Copa Integração
Copa Integração
The Copa Integração was a Brazilian football competition held in the Northeast Region. Its purpose was to prepare the clubs for the following season.-List of champions:-Titles by team:-Titles by state:...
in 2007, 2008, and in 2009.
Stadium
The club usually plays its home games at Estádio Municipal Mauro Sampaio, usually known as Romeirão, which is a stadium located in Juazeiro do Norte, and it has a maximum capacity of 20,000 people.Current squad
As of 1 October 2011Achievements
- Campeonato CearenseCampeonato CearenseThe Campeonato Cearense is the football league of the state of Ceará, Brazil.-Format:The Cearense Championship has three divisions with the following division and format :First DivisionThe ten clubs play two legs...
: 1
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- 1992
- Copa IntegraçãoCopa IntegraçãoThe Copa Integração was a Brazilian football competition held in the Northeast Region. Its purpose was to prepare the clubs for the following season.-List of champions:-Titles by team:-Titles by state:...
: 3
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- 2007, 2008, 2009
- Campeonato Cearense Second Level: 1
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- 2003