Grêmio Esportivo Brasil
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Grêmio Esportivo Brasil, also known as Brasil de Pelotas, is a Brazilian football
team in Pelotas
, Rio Grande do Sul
.
, rival of Brasil has similar colors.
The greatest moment in the club's history came during the 1985 Brazilian League
, when Brasil managed to reach the semifinals after moving past giants such as Flamengo
. However, the club from Pelotas did not manage to defeat Bangu
from Rio de Janeiro and ended up missing the glory of taking part in the final match.
The following years were not nearly as successful. Even though the club was frequently invited to take part in the Brazilian League due to their fanatic crowd, performances were usually disappointing. In the league of Rio Grande do Sul
, the club spent a few years in the second division. In 2004, Brasil won the second division
of the regional league, the first title in many years.
On January 16, 2009 the team bus plunged 130 ft into a ravine in Rio Grande do Sul
when returning from a friendly match against Santa Cruz
. Striker Claudio Milar
, defender Regis and goalkeeping coach Giovani were killed in the accident caused by the driver losing control when making a turn, more than 20 others were injured.
, inaugurated in 1943, with a maximum capacity of 18,000 people.
. The derby between the clubs is called Bra-Pel.
groups supporting Brasil. The following are the most popular ones:
Other ultra groups are:
Indian with stereotyped Indian features, like the Indian cockade
and a spear. He is wearing the club home kit with a ball under his naked right foot.
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...
team in Pelotas
Pelotas
Pelotas is a Brazilian city and municipality , the third most populous in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. Pelotas is located 270 km from Porto Alegre, the capital city of the state, and 130 km from the Uruguayan border...
, Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
.
History
Grêmio Esportivo Brasil was founded after a divergency between players and directors of Sport Club Cruzeiro do Sul, which was supported and managed by employees of Cervejaria Haertel. On September 7, 1911, the Brazilian Independence anniversary, the club was founded at Santa Cruz street, in the residence of José Moreira de Brito, father of one of the former members of Cruzeiro do Sul, after a meeting between him and the other former members. The colors chosen were yellow and green, which are the colors of Brazil. Later, the club changed its colors to red and black, after Clube Diamantinos, a defunct club. The colors were also changed because Esporte Clube PelotasEsporte Clube Pelotas
Esporte Clube Pelotas, usually known simply as Pelotas, is a Brazilian football club in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. The club competed several times in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B and in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, and won the Campeonato Gaúcho in 1930...
, rival of Brasil has similar colors.
The greatest moment in the club's history came during the 1985 Brazilian League
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 1985
-Overview:It was performed in 44 teams, and Coritiba won the championship.-Final standings:-References:...
, when Brasil managed to reach the semifinals after moving past giants such as Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
. However, the club from Pelotas did not manage to defeat Bangu
Bangu Atlético Clube
Bangu Atlético Clube, or Bangu as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Bangu, Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro, founded on April 17, 1904...
from Rio de Janeiro and ended up missing the glory of taking part in the final match.
The following years were not nearly as successful. Even though the club was frequently invited to take part in the Brazilian League due to their fanatic crowd, performances were usually disappointing. In the league of Rio Grande do Sul
Campeonato Gaúcho
The Campeonato da Primeira Divisão de Futebol Profissional da FGF is the top tier of the footballleague of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.-Clubs:Clubs qualified to Campeonato Gaúcho Primeira Divisão 2011.*Canoas*Caxias...
, the club spent a few years in the second division. In 2004, Brasil won the second division
Campeonato Gaúcho (lower levels)
The Campeonato Gaúcho lower levels are the football tournaments for the Rio Grande do Sul clubs that do not play in the Campeonato Gaúcho First Division in Brazil. The competitions are organized by the Rio Grande do Sul Football Federation...
of the regional league, the first title in many years.
On January 16, 2009 the team bus plunged 130 ft into a ravine in Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
when returning from a friendly match against Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Futebol Clube
Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, or simply Santa Cruz is a Brazilian football club in Recife, Pernambuco.-Early history:On February 3, 1914, eleven young men aging from 14 to 16 years founded a football society...
. Striker Claudio Milar
Claudio Milar
Roberto Claudio Milar Decuadra , or simply Claudio Milar, was an Uruguayan football striker, who played last for Brasil de Pelotas.- Career :...
, defender Regis and goalkeeping coach Giovani were killed in the accident caused by the driver losing control when making a turn, more than 20 others were injured.
Titles
- Campeonato GaúchoCampeonato GaúchoThe Campeonato da Primeira Divisão de Futebol Profissional da FGF is the top tier of the footballleague of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.-Clubs:Clubs qualified to Campeonato Gaúcho Primeira Divisão 2011.*Canoas*Caxias...
: 1
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- 1919
- Campeonato Gaúcho Second DivisionCampeonato Gaúcho (lower levels)The Campeonato Gaúcho lower levels are the football tournaments for the Rio Grande do Sul clubs that do not play in the Campeonato Gaúcho First Division in Brazil. The competitions are organized by the Rio Grande do Sul Football Federation...
: 2
-
- 1961, 2004
- Copa Governador: 1
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- 1972
- Campeonato Citadino: 23
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- 1917, 1919, 1921, 1926, 1927, 1931, 1937, 1941, 1942, 1946, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1970, 1977
Stadium
Brasil de Pelotas's home stadium is Estádio Bento FreitasEstádio Bento Freitas
Estádio Bento da Silva Freitas, usually known as Estádio Bento Freitas, is a multi-use stadium located in Pelotas, Brazil. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Grêmio Esportivo Brasil. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 18,000 people and was built in 1943...
, inaugurated in 1943, with a maximum capacity of 18,000 people.
Current squad
Retired numbers
- 3
Régis
- 7
Claudio MilarClaudio MilarRoberto Claudio Milar Decuadra , or simply Claudio Milar, was an Uruguayan football striker, who played last for Brasil de Pelotas.- Career :...
Rival
Brasil's greatest rival is PelotasEsporte Clube Pelotas
Esporte Clube Pelotas, usually known simply as Pelotas, is a Brazilian football club in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. The club competed several times in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B and in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, and won the Campeonato Gaúcho in 1930...
. The derby between the clubs is called Bra-Pel.
Ultra groups
There are many ultraUltras
Ultras are a type of sports fans renowned for their fanatical support and elaborate displays. They are predominantly European followers of football teams...
groups supporting Brasil. The following are the most popular ones:
- Garra Xavante (also known as Charanga): was founded on September 7, 1979, by Vanderlei Freitas da Silva.
- TOB (or Torcida Organizada do Brasil): was founded on August 24, 1981
- Máfia Xavante: is the largest ultra group supporting Brasil.
- Torcida Ultras do Brasil: it is the first virtual ultra group supporting Brasil, and was founded on February 27, 1999.
Other ultra groups are:
- Comando Rubro-Negro
- Comando Vermelho
- Gang da Farinha
- Gaviões da Baixada
- Índio Xavante
- Mancha Rubro-Negra
- Paz Xavante
- Torcida Animal Xavante
- Torcida Independente Rubro-Negra
- Torcida Jovem
- Torcida Organizada Feminina
- Torcida Raça Xavante
Anthem
The lyrics of the club's anthem were composed by José Costa, and sang by a local musical group called Os Santos.The mascot
The club's mascot is a xavanteXavante
The Xavante are an indigenous people, comprising some 9,600 individuals within the territory of eastern Mato Grosso state in Brazil...
Indian with stereotyped Indian features, like the Indian cockade
Cockade
A cockade is a knot of ribbons, or other circular- or oval-shaped symbol of distinctive colors which is usually worn on a hat.-Eighteenth century:...
and a spear. He is wearing the club home kit with a ball under his naked right foot.