Clube Atlético do Porto
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Clube Atlético do Porto, usually known simply as Porto (or Porto de Caruaru or Porto-PE), is a Brazilian football team from the city of Caruaru
, Pernambuco state
, founded on July 23, 1983.
Porto's rival is Central
, which is another Caruaru football club.
In January 1994, the club joined the Pernambuco Football Federation
, and in the same year, Porto competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
for the first time, but was eliminated in the first stage.
In 1995, again the club was eliminated in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C first stage. In 1996, Porto reached the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C semifinals, but the club was defeated by Vila Nova
. In 1997
, the club competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C again, but was eliminated by Ferroviário
in the second stage. In 1999
, the club competed in the Copa do Brasil
and in the Campeonato do Nordeste
. In both competitions the club was eliminated in the first stage.
In 2000
, Porto competed in the Copa João Havelange's Green Module, which was the season's equivalent to the Campeoanato Brasileiro's third level, and was eliminated in the first level. In 2003
, Porto won the Campeonato Pernambucano Second Level
, beating Serrano
, Centro Limoeirense
and Barreiros in the final four group stage. In 2004
, the club competed again in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, but was eliminated in the third stage by Treze
. In 2006
, Porto was eliminated in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
's second stage. In 2007
, the club competed again in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, and again was eliminated in the second stage.
The club also owns a training ground, named CT Ninho do Gavião, meaning Hawk's Nest.
Caruaru
Caruaru is a Brazilian city in the Pernambuco state. The most populous city in the interior of the state, it's located in the zone named Agreste and because of its cultural importance, it's known by its people as the Capital do Agreste and Princesinha do Agreste.130 kilometers from...
, Pernambuco state
Pernambuco
Pernambuco is a state of Brazil, located in the Northeast region of the country. To the north are the states of Paraíba and Ceará, to the west is Piauí, to the south are Alagoas and Bahia, and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean. There are about of beaches, some of the most beautiful in the...
, founded on July 23, 1983.
Porto's rival is Central
Central Sport Club
Central Sport Club, usually known simply as Central, is a Brazilian football club from Caruaru, Pernambuco state.-History:On June 15, 1919, at Sociedade Musical Comercial Caruaruense, the club was founded by Francisco Porto de Oliveira and the club name was a suggestion by Severino Bezerra.In 1986,...
, which is another Caruaru football club.
History
On July 23, 1983, the club was founded by Rua Coronel Francisco Rodrigues Porto (Coronel Francisco Rodrigues Porto Street) residents.In January 1994, the club joined the Pernambuco Football Federation
Federação Pernambucana de Futebol
Federação Pernambucana de Futebol , once named Liga Esportiva Pernambucana , organizes and administrates the Campeonato Pernambucano , the Copa Pernambuco and the Pernambucan Football Championship lower levels)....
, and in the same year, Porto 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...
for the first time, but was eliminated in the first stage.
In 1995, again the club was eliminated in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C first stage. In 1996, Porto reached the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C semifinals, but the club was defeated by Vila Nova
Vila Nova Futebol Clube
Vila Nova Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football team from Goiânia in Goiás, founded on July 29, 1943. They play in red shirts, shorts and socks. Their nickname is 'The Tigers' . The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C in 1996. Vila Nova's greatest rival is Goiás...
. In 1997
1997 in Brazilian football
The following article presents a summary of the 1997 football season in Brazil, which was the 96th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:Second StageGroup AGroup BFinal----...
, the club competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C again, but was eliminated by Ferroviário
Ferroviário Atlético Clube
Ferroviário Atlético Clube, or Ferroviário as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Fortaleza in Ceará, founded on May 9, 1933...
in the second stage. In 1999
1999 in Brazilian football
The following article presents a summary of the 1999 football season in Brazil, which was the 98th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal------------...
, the club competed in the Copa do Brasil
Copa do Brasil
The Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
and in the Campeonato do Nordeste
Campeonato do Nordeste
Campeonato do Nordeste , also known as Copa do Nordeste or Copa Nordeste , is a Brazilian football competition contested between Northeastern region teams .From 1997 to 1999, the Campeonato do...
. In both competitions the club was eliminated in the first stage.
In 2000
2000 in Brazilian football
The following article presents a summary of the 2000 football season in Brazil, which was the 99th season of competitive football in the country.-Copa João Havelange:...
, Porto competed in the Copa João Havelange's Green Module, which was the season's equivalent to the Campeoanato Brasileiro's third level, and was eliminated in the first level. In 2003
2003 in Brazilian football
The following article presents a summary of the 2003 football season in Brazil, which was the 102nd season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:Cruzeiro declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions....
, Porto won the Campeonato Pernambucano Second Level
Campeonato Pernambucano (lower levels)
The Campeonato Pernambucano lower levels are the football tournaments for the Pernambucano state clubs that don't play in the Campeonato Pernambucano First Division. The competitions are organized by the Pernambucano Football Federation...
, beating Serrano
Serrano Futebol Clube (PE)
Serrano Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football soccer club, founded in 1983, on Serra Talhada, Pernambuco.-Honours:* Pernambuco Championship 2nd level runner-up: 2003* Campeonato do Interior: 2005-Appearances in competitions:...
, Centro Limoeirense
Centro Limoeirense de Futebol
Centro Limoeirense de Futebol is a Brazilian football soccer club, founded in 1913, on Limoeiro city . The club became professional in 1963 to be eligible to compete in the Campeonato Pernambucano...
and Barreiros in the final four group stage. In 2004
2004 in Brazilian football
The following article presents a summary of the 2004 football season in Brazil, which was the 103rd season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:Santos declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions.-Relegation:...
, the club competed again in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, but was eliminated in the third stage by Treze
Treze Futebol Clube
Treze Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football team from Campina Grande in Paraíba, founded on September 7, 1925. The club competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A several times.Treze greatest rivals are Botafogo and Campinense....
. In 2006
2006 in Brazilian football
The following article presents a summary of the 2006 football season in Brazil, which was the 105th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:São Paulo declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions....
, Porto was eliminated in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
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...
's second stage. In 2007
2007 in Brazilian football
The following article presents a summary of the 2007 football season in Brazil, which was the 106th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:São Paulo declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions....
, the club competed again in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, and again was eliminated in the second stage.
Stadium
Porto's home stadium is Antônio Inácio de Souza Stadium, with a maximum capacity of 6,000 people.The club also owns a training ground, named CT Ninho do Gavião, meaning Hawk's Nest.
Current squad (some players)
Out on loan
Noted players
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Achievements
- Campeonato Pernambucano
Campeonato PernambucanoThe Campeonato Pernambucano de Futebol is the football championship of Pernambuco state, Brazil, and is organized by the Pernambuco Football Federation....
- Second LevelCampeonato Pernambucano (lower levels)The Campeonato Pernambucano lower levels are the football tournaments for the Pernambucano state clubs that don't play in the Campeonato Pernambucano First Division. The competitions are organized by the Pernambucano Football Federation...
- Winners (1): 2003
- Second Level