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Goiânia Esporte Clube
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Goiânia Esporte Clube, or Goiânia as they are usually called, are a Brazilian football team from Goiânia
in Goiás state
, founded on July 5, 1938. Their home stadium is the Olímpico Pedro Ludovico
, which has a maximum capacity of 10,000 people. They play in black and white shirts, white shorts and black socks. Goiânia competed several times in the Série A
. The club have the fourth largest fan base in the state.
. The club won the Campeonato Goiano
in 1945, 1946, 1948, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1968 and 1974. However, after the Estádio Serra Dourada
was inaugurated, Goiânia never won the state championship again. They won the Copa Brasil Central in 1967, and the Campeonato Goiano Second Level in 1998 and in 2006.
The first time the club competed in the Série A
was in 1975
, when they finished were eliminated in the first stage. In 1976
, they were again eliminated in the first stage,, being eliminated in the first stage again in 1977
, and in 1979
. Goiânia also competed in the Copa João Havelange
, in 2000, when they were eliminated in the White Module's first stage.
Goiânia competed twice in the Copa do Brasil
. The first time was in 1991
, when they were eliminated in the first round by Fluminense de Feira
. The second time was in 2001
, when they beat América Mineiro
in the first round, but were eliminated by Corinthians
in the second round.
, located in Goiânia
. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 10,000 people, and was inaugurated on September 3, 1941.
is the oldest of the state. The derby against Goiás
is known as Clássico Go-Go. Vila Nova
is another rival.
Goiânia
-Climate:The city has a tropical wet and dry climate with an average temperature of . There's a wet season, from October to April, and a dry one, from May to September. Annual rainfall is around 1,520 mm....
in Goiás state
Goiás
Goiás is a state of Brazil, located in the central part of the country. The name Goiás comes from the name of an indigenous community...
, founded on July 5, 1938. Their home stadium is the Olímpico Pedro Ludovico
Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico
Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico is a stadium in Goiânia, Brazil. It has a capacity of 10,000 spectators. It is the home of Goiânia Esporte Clube....
, which has a maximum capacity of 10,000 people. They play in black and white shirts, white shorts and black socks. Goiânia competed several times in the 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 have the fourth largest fan base in the state.
History
Goiânia Esporte Clube were founded on July 5, 1938, and it is the oldest club of the state of GoiásGoiás
Goiás is a state of Brazil, located in the central part of the country. The name Goiás comes from the name of an indigenous community...
. The club won the Campeonato Goiano
Campeonato Goiano
The Campeonato Goiano is the football league of the state of Goiás, Brazil.-Format:First DivisionFirst stage*Teams are divided in two groups of six teams....
in 1945, 1946, 1948, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1968 and 1974. However, after the Estádio Serra Dourada
Estádio Serra Dourada
The Estádio Serra Dourada is a football stadium inaugurated on March 9, 1975 in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil. It was designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha...
was inaugurated, Goiânia never won the state championship again. They won the Copa Brasil Central in 1967, and the Campeonato Goiano Second Level in 1998 and in 2006.
The first time the club competed in the 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...
was in 1975
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 1975
-Overview:It was performed in 42 teams, and Internacional won the championship.-Final standings:-References:...
, when they finished were eliminated in the first stage. In 1976
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 1976
The 1976 Campeonato Brasiliero was the sixth edition of Brazil's top football tournament for clubs. It was won by the holders Internacional, with Corinthians finishing as runners-up.-Final standings:-External links:*...
, they were again eliminated in the first stage,, being eliminated in the first stage again in 1977
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 1977
-Overview:It was performed in 62 teams, and São Paulo won the championship. This championship is notable for producing what is perhaps the only unbeaten runner-up in world football. Atlético had won all but three of its matches, which were drawn, but was to play a single final match against São...
, and in 1979
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 1979
-Overview:94 teams took part, and Internacional won the championship undefeated.-Final standings:-References:...
. Goiânia also competed in the Copa João Havelange
Copa João Havelange
Copa João Havelange was the 30th season of the Campeonato Brasileiro, the top-level of professional football in Brazil. Due to legal complications, the championship was organized by Clube dos 13 instead of CBF, and was contested by 116 teams divided in modules, equivalent to their division -...
, in 2000, when they were eliminated in the White Module's first stage.
Goiânia competed twice 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...
. The first time was in 1991
Copa do Brasil 1991
The Copa do Brasil 1991 was the 3rd staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on February 9, 1991 and concluded on June 2, 1991 with the second leg of the final, held at the Estádio Heriberto Hülse in Criciúma, in which Criciúma lifted the trophy for the first time with a 0-0 draw with ...
, when they were eliminated in the first round by Fluminense de Feira
Fluminense de Feira Futebol Clube
Fluminense de Feira Futebol Clube, usually known as Fluminense de Feira, or just Fluminense are a Brazilian football team from Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil, founded on January 1, 1941....
. The second time was in 2001
Copa do Brasil 2001
The Copa do Brasil 2001 was the 13th staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on March 14, 2001 and concluded on June 13, 2001 with the second leg of the final, held at the Estádio do Morumbi in São Paulo, in which Grêmio lifted the trophy for the fourth time with a 3-1 victory over...
, when they beat América Mineiro
América Futebol Clube (MG)
América Futebol Clube is a traditional Brazilian football team from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, founded on April 30, 1912....
in the first round, but were eliminated by Corinthians
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
in the second round.
Achievements
- Copa Brasil Central:
- Winners (1): 1967
- Campeonato GoianoCampeonato GoianoThe Campeonato Goiano is the football league of the state of Goiás, Brazil.-Format:First DivisionFirst stage*Teams are divided in two groups of six teams....
:- Winners (14): 1945, 1946, 1948, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1968, 1974
- Campeonato Goiano Second Level:
- Winners (2): 1998, 2006
Stadium
Goiânia play their home games at Olímpico Pedro LudovicoEstádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico
Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico is a stadium in Goiânia, Brazil. It has a capacity of 10,000 spectators. It is the home of Goiânia Esporte Clube....
, located in Goiânia
Goiânia
-Climate:The city has a tropical wet and dry climate with an average temperature of . There's a wet season, from October to April, and a dry one, from May to September. Annual rainfall is around 1,520 mm....
. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 10,000 people, and was inaugurated on September 3, 1941.
Rivals
The rivalry between Goiânia and Atlético GoianienseAtlético Clube Goianiense
Atlético Clube Goianiense, usually known as Atlético Goianiense or just Atlético, is a Brazilian football team from the city of Goiânia, Goiás state. Atlético Goianiense is the oldest Goiânia city football club. The club is the first team of its state to win a national competition, which was the...
is the oldest of the state. The derby against Goiás
Goiás Esporte Clube
Goiás Esporte Clube, also known as Goiás, is a Brazilian football team in Goiânia, Goiás state. It is one of the largest clubs of the Central-Western part of Brazil and they won the 'Série B once.Its main rival is Vila Nova...
is known as Clássico Go-Go. 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...
is another rival.