Associação Ferroviária de Esportes
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Associação Ferroviária de Esportes, or Ferroviária, as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Araraquara
in São Paulo state
, founded on April 12, 1950. Ferroviária is the only Araraquara's club to reach the Campeonato Paulista first division. The club's best campaign in that competition was in 1959, when the club finished in the third position. It is also the only club of the city to have competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. The club competed in this competition in 1995.
They play in carmine shirts, white shorts and socks.
city team. However, these colors were not very popular, and were changed to carmine and white, like the Juventus
ones.
On May 13, 1951, the club played their first match ever. The club beat Mogiana of Campinas
3–1. The club's first goal was scored by Fordinho in that match. On May 20, 1951, the club played their second match, in Taquaritinga
city. It was also the club's first defeat. Linense, of Lins
, beat Ferroviária 2–1. On June 10, 1951, Ferroviária's stadium, called Estádio Fonte Luminosa
, was inaugurated. In the inaugural match, Vasco da Gama
, of Rio de Janeiro, beat Ferroviária 5–0. On July 1, 1951, Ferroviária played their first match against a club from the same city. Ferroviária was defeated by Paulista (Araraquara) 4–0.
On April 15, 1956, Ferroviária beat Botafogo of Ribeirão Preto
6–3 in the Campeonato Paulista
Second Division final stage (disputed by eight teams playing against each other twice), and won the title and the promotion to the following year's first division. In the last match of the competition, Ferroviária beat Portuguesa Santista
5–4.
In 1983, Ferroviária competed the Brazilian Série A
, finishing in the 12th position. In 1994, the club was the runner-up of the Brazilian Série C
, after losing to Novorizontino
1–0 in the first leg, at home, and 5–0 in the second leg, in Novo Horizonte
. The club was promoted to the following year's second division.
From 1994 until 1996,the Ferroviária participated in the top division of Sao Paulo state championship,having Otavio Augusto (Otavio Braga
) as their topscore in 1994 with 8 goals and in 1996 with 6 goals.
Araraquara
Not to be confused with Araracuara, a town, region, genus of trees in ColombiaAraraquara is a city in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is also known as "the abode of the sun," because of its impressive sunset and because of its hazy temperature, especially in summer.More than 200,000 people...
in São Paulo state
São Paulo (state)
São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...
, founded on April 12, 1950. Ferroviária is the only Araraquara's club to reach the Campeonato Paulista first division. The club's best campaign in that competition was in 1959, when the club finished in the third position. It is also the only club of the city to have competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. The club competed in this competition in 1995.
They play in carmine shirts, white shorts and socks.
History
The club was founded on April 12, 1950, by engineers of Estrada de Ferro Araraquara (meaning Araraquara Railroad). Antônio Tavares Pereira Lima was chosen as the club's first president. Initially the club's colors were to be blue and white, like the Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
city team. However, these colors were not very popular, and were changed to carmine and white, like the Juventus
Clube Atlético Juventus
The Clube Atlético Juventus , usually known simply as Juventus, is a Brazilian football club based in Mooca, a São Paulo neighborhood...
ones.
On May 13, 1951, the club played their first match ever. The club beat Mogiana of Campinas
Campinas
Campinas is a city and municipality located in the coastal interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. is the administrative center of the meso-region of the same name, with 3,783,597 inhabitants as of the 2010 Census, consisting of 49 cities....
3–1. The club's first goal was scored by Fordinho in that match. On May 20, 1951, the club played their second match, in Taquaritinga
Taquaritinga
Taquaritinga is a city in the Central North area of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. It has around 54,000 inhabitants , more than 90% of them living in the urban area....
city. It was also the club's first defeat. Linense, of Lins
Lins, São Paulo
Lins is a municipality in the western part of the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2006 is 69,721 and the area is 527.98 km². The elevation is 437 m...
, beat Ferroviária 2–1. On June 10, 1951, Ferroviária's stadium, called Estádio Fonte Luminosa
Estádio Fonte Luminosa
Estádio Dr. Adhemar de Barros, usually known as Estádio Fonte Luminosa, or just Fonte Luminosa, is a football stadium in Araraquara, Brazil. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 18,453. It was inaugurated in 1951...
, was inaugurated. In the inaugural match, Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
, of Rio de Janeiro, beat Ferroviária 5–0. On July 1, 1951, Ferroviária played their first match against a club from the same city. Ferroviária was defeated by Paulista (Araraquara) 4–0.
On April 15, 1956, Ferroviária beat Botafogo of Ribeirão Preto
Botafogo Futebol Clube (SP)
Botafogo Futebol Clube is a Brazilian association football club based in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo state, founded on November 12, 1918. The club currently competes in the Campeonato Paulista Série A1, alongside the great clubs of the state, and in the Copa Paulista de Futebol.- History :In the...
6–3 in the Campeonato Paulista
Campeonato Paulista
The Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
Second Division final stage (disputed by eight teams playing against each other twice), and won the title and the promotion to the following year's first division. In the last match of the competition, Ferroviária beat Portuguesa Santista
Associação Atlética Portuguesa Santista
Associação Atlética Portuguesa, usually known as Portuguesa Santista, is a Brazilian football team from Santos in São Paulo state, founded on November 20, 1917 by the Portuguese population of the city....
5–4.
In 1983, Ferroviária competed the Brazilian Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
, finishing in the 12th position. In 1994, the club was the runner-up of the Brazilian 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...
, after losing to Novorizontino
Grêmio Esportivo Novorizontino
Grêmio Esportivo Novorizontino, usually known simply as Novorizontino was a Brazilian football club from Novo Horizonte, São Paulo state.- History :...
1–0 in the first leg, at home, and 5–0 in the second leg, in Novo Horizonte
Novo Horizonte, São Paulo
Novo Horizonte is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city has a population of 36,593 inhabitants, and an area of 931.7 km².Novo Horizonte is the center of a Microregion with 79,222 inhabitants.-History:...
. The club was promoted to the following year's second division.
From 1994 until 1996,the Ferroviária participated in the top division of Sao Paulo state championship,having Otavio Augusto (Otavio Braga
Otavio Braga
Otávio Augusto Braga, commonly known as Otávio Augusto , is a former Brazilian footballer who played for FK Sūduva. He is the youngest son of Emidio T. Braga and Julia T...
) as their topscore in 1994 with 8 goals and in 1996 with 6 goals.
Achievements
- Copa FPFCopa FPFThe Copa Paulista de Futebol, formerly known as Copa FPF, also sometimes called Copa Federação Paulista de Futebol or, in English, São Paulo State Cup, is a tournament organized by Federação Paulista de Futebol every second half of the season...
: 1
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- 2006
- Campeonato Paulista Série A2Campeonato Paulista Série A2Campeonato Paulista Série A2 is the second level of the São Paulo state professional football championship, one of the Brazilian state championships. This tournament is played by 20 teams, in which the four best teams are promoted to Série A1 and the four worst teams are relegated to Série...
: 2
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- 1955, 1966
- Campeonato Paulista do Interior: 3
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- 1967, 1968, 1969
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série CCampeonato Brasileiro Série CThe 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...
: 0
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- Runners-up (1): 1994