Esporte Clube São Bento
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Esporte Clube São Bento, usually known simply as São Bento, is a traditional Brazilian football club from Sorocaba
, São Paulo state
.
epidemic in Sorocaba, the club was founded as Sorocaba Athletic Club by Ferreira e Cia. horse tack
factory employees.
On October 14, 1914, the club was renamed to Esporte Clube São Bento. The club 's new name honors Saint Benedict
, because São Bento's first matches were played at the city's Saint Benedict's monastery.
In 1953, São Bento professionalized its football section. On June 10 of that year, the club played its first professional match (Campeonato Paulista Second Level
), against Ferroviária of Botucatu
. São Bento won 4-2.
In 1962, the club won its first title, the Campeonato Paulista Second Level, beating América (SP)
in the final.
In 1979, São Bento disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
. The club was eliminated in the third stage, finishing in the 15th place.
In 2001, the club won its second title, the Campeonato Paulista Third Level
, finishing four ponts ahead of Atlético Sorocaba
.
In 2002, São Bento won its third title, the Copa FPF
, beating Jaboticabal
in the final.
Another stadium, named Estádio Humberto Realli is owned by the club , and has a maximum capacity of 20,000 people.
The club also trains at a training ground named Centro de Treinamento Walter Ribeiro.
named Azulão wearing São Bento's home kit and carrying a bludgeon
.
Sorocaba
Sorocaba is a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Sorocaba is the fourth largest city in the state of São Paulo. Outside the Greater São Paulo region, it ranks behind only Campinas, Sao Jose dos Campos and Ribeirão Preto...
, 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...
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History
On September 14, 1913, shortly after an yellow feverYellow fever
Yellow fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease. The virus is a 40 to 50 nm enveloped RNA virus with positive sense of the Flaviviridae family....
epidemic in Sorocaba, the club was founded as Sorocaba Athletic Club by Ferreira e Cia. horse tack
Horse tack
Tack is a term used to describe any of the various equipment and accessories worn by horses in the course of their use as domesticated animals. Saddles, stirrups, bridles, halters, reins, bits, harnesses, martingales, and breastplates are all forms of horse tack...
factory employees.
On October 14, 1914, the club was renamed to Esporte Clube São Bento. The club 's new name honors Saint Benedict
Benedict of Nursia
Saint Benedict of Nursia is a Christian saint, honored by the Roman Catholic Church as the patron saint of Europe and students.Benedict founded twelve communities for monks at Subiaco, about to the east of Rome, before moving to Monte Cassino in the mountains of southern Italy. There is no...
, because São Bento's first matches were played at the city's Saint Benedict's monastery.
In 1953, São Bento professionalized its football section. On June 10 of that year, the club played its first professional match (Campeonato Paulista Second Level
Campeonato Paulista Série A2
Campeonato 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...
), against Ferroviária of Botucatu
Botucatu
Botucatu is a city in the southeastern region of Brazil and is located 224.8 km from São Paulo, the Capital of the State of São Paulo. The city has a population of about 127,370 inhabitants within a of 1,486.4 square kilometers, on top of a plateau . Botucatu became a township in .The...
. São Bento won 4-2.
In 1962, the club won its first title, the Campeonato Paulista Second Level, beating América (SP)
América Futebol Clube (SP)
América Futebol Clube , usually known simply as América , is a Brazilian football club from São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo state...
in the final.
In 1979, São Bento disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro 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...
. The club was eliminated in the third stage, finishing in the 15th place.
In 2001, the club won its second title, the Campeonato Paulista Third Level
Campeonato Paulista Série A3
Campeonato Paulista Série A3 is the third 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 A2...
, finishing four ponts ahead of Atlético Sorocaba
Clube Atlético Sorocaba
Clube Atlético Sorocaba, usually known as Atlético Sorocaba, is a Brazilian football club from Sorocaba. They play in the Campeonato Paulista league. The club competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C several times.The club is owned by Rev...
.
In 2002, São Bento won its third title, the Copa FPF
Copa FPF
The 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...
, beating Jaboticabal
Jaboticabal Atlético
Jaboticabal Atlético, commonly known as Jaboticabal, is a Brazilian football club based in Jaboticabal, São Paulo state.-History:The club was founded on April 30, 1911...
in the final.
Titles
- 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...
: 2002 - Campeonato Paulista Second LevelCampeonato 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...
: 1962 - Campeonato Paulista Third LevelCampeonato Paulista Série A3Campeonato Paulista Série A3 is the third 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 A2...
: 2001
Stadium
São Bento's home stadium is Estádio Municipal Walter Ribeiro , inaugurated in 1978, with a maximum capacity of 12,525 people.Another stadium, named Estádio Humberto Realli is owned by the club , and has a maximum capacity of 20,000 people.
The club also trains at a training ground named Centro de Treinamento Walter Ribeiro.
Club colors
São Bento's colors are blue and white. The club's home kit is composed of a blue shirt, white short and blue socks.Mascot
The club's mascot is a blue birdFinch
The true finches are passerine birds in the family Fringillidae. They are predominantly seed-eating songbirds. Most are native to the Northern Hemisphere, but one subfamily is endemic to the Neotropics, one to the Hawaiian Islands, and one subfamily – monotypic at genus level – is found...
named Azulão wearing São Bento's home kit and carrying a bludgeon
Club (weapon)
A club is among the simplest of all weapons. A club is essentially a short staff, or stick, usually made of wood, and wielded as a weapon since prehistoric times....
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Nickname
The club is nicknamed Azulão, meaning Big Blue, and Bentão, meaning Big Bento or Big Benedict.Ultra groups
- Torcida Uniformizada Falcão Azul
- Torcida Uniformizada Sangue Azul
- Torcida Uniformizada Tira Prosa