Luis Cruz Martínez de Curicó
Encyclopedia
Fútbol Club Luis Cruz Martínez, is a Chilean football
club based in the city of Curicó
, Maule Region
, which honors Luis Cruz Martínez
, the local hero of the War of the Pacific
, who died into battle.
They currently play in the Curicó Amateur Association.
Between 1962 and 1966, a period of 5 years, they were continuously members of Chile's second high professional level although they never won promotion to the top level, the Primera Division.
It was one of the first football clubs in the city.
Before 56 years of amateur football life, the club authorities won the right to play professional football at the Second level, the Segunda Division
league.
Luis Cruz first appearance in a professional tournament was the Copa Chile 1962
, when Luis Cruz went on to win the tournament, stunning three First Division teams to won the Cup.
In the opening match against Lister Rossel
at Linares
, Luis Cruz achieved a 3-1 victory. One week later, they beats Ñublense
on penalties.
The next week they won over the first division side Unión Española
, by 2-0. Later they reached the semifinals to beat Santiago Wanderers, another first level team, 1-0.
In the final Luis Cruz faced off with the reigning national champions Universidad Católica
on their home ground, the Estadio Independencia in Santiago
in front of a crowd of 10,000 people, 1,500 of them Luis Cruz Martínez fans who made the trip from Curicó
to the Chilean capital city. Luis Cruz won 2-1, and Verdugo and Riquelme scored the goals for the new champions.
Since then, the club struggles to show good results on the pitch, and they lose the category at the 1966 season, returning to the Curicó Amateur Football Association, until today.
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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...
club based in the city of Curicó
Curicó
Curicó , meaning "Black Waters" in Mapudungun , is the capital city of the Curicó Province, part of the Maule Region in Chile's central valley....
, Maule Region
Maule Region
The VII Maule Region is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. Its capital is Talca. The region takes its name from the Maule River which, running westward from the Andes, bisects the region and spans a basin of about 20,600 km2...
, which honors Luis Cruz Martínez
Luis Cruz Martínez
Luis Cruz Martinez was a Chilean second lieutenant, who is considered a hero of the Concepción battle, during the War of the Pacific in 1882, in a Perubian territory....
, the local hero of the War of the Pacific
War of the Pacific
The War of the Pacific took place in western South America from 1879 through 1883. Chile fought against Bolivia and Peru. Despite cooperation among the three nations in the war against Spain, disputes soon arose over the mineral-rich Peruvian provinces of Tarapaca, Tacna, and Arica, and the...
, who died into battle.
They currently play in the Curicó Amateur Association.
Between 1962 and 1966, a period of 5 years, they were continuously members of Chile's second high professional level although they never won promotion to the top level, the Primera Division.
History
Luis Cruz Martínez were founded in October, 1905, with Juan B. Forbe as the first President.It was one of the first football clubs in the city.
Before 56 years of amateur football life, the club authorities won the right to play professional football at the Second level, the Segunda Division
Primera B (Chile)
Primera División B del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the second level of Chilean football in the Chilean football league system, and is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional....
league.
Luis Cruz first appearance in a professional tournament was the Copa Chile 1962
Copa Preparación 1962
The Copa Preparación 1962 was the 5th edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on April 15, 1962 and concluded on May 20, 1962. Luis Cruz Martínez won the competition for the first time, beating Universidad Católica 2–1 in the final....
, when Luis Cruz went on to win the tournament, stunning three First Division teams to won the Cup.
In the opening match against Lister Rossel
Linares Unido
Deportes Linares is a Chilean Football club, their home town is Linares in Chile and play in the 4th tier of Chilean football, the Tercera División B....
at Linares
Linares, Chile
Linares is a Chilean city and commune located in the Maule Region and lies in the fertile Chilean Central Valley, south of Santiago and south of Talca, the regional capital...
, Luis Cruz achieved a 3-1 victory. One week later, they beats Ñublense
Ñublense
Deportivo Ñublense S.D.A.P is a professional football team based in Chillán, Ñuble Province. The club was formed in 1916 under the name of Liceo Fútbol Club...
on penalties.
The next week they won over the first division side Unión Española
Unión Española
Club Unión Española S.A.D.P is a professional Chilean football based in Independencia, Santiago de Chile. Founded by a Spanish immigrants on 18 May 1897, Unión Española have participated in the top-tier of Chilean football for all of their existence but two seasons in the late '90s .Unión Española...
, by 2-0. Later they reached the semifinals to beat Santiago Wanderers, another first level team, 1-0.
In the final Luis Cruz faced off with the reigning national champions Universidad Católica
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"...
on their home ground, the Estadio Independencia in Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
in front of a crowd of 10,000 people, 1,500 of them Luis Cruz Martínez fans who made the trip from Curicó
Curicó
Curicó , meaning "Black Waters" in Mapudungun , is the capital city of the Curicó Province, part of the Maule Region in Chile's central valley....
to the Chilean capital city. Luis Cruz won 2-1, and Verdugo and Riquelme scored the goals for the new champions.
Since then, the club struggles to show good results on the pitch, and they lose the category at the 1966 season, returning to the Curicó Amateur Football Association, until today.
Honours
- Copa ChileCopa ChileThe Copa Chile is an annual cup competition for Chilean football teams. Due to time constraints and club pressure, the trophy was cancelled in 2000, but returned in 2008...
- Winners (1): 1962Copa Preparación 1962The Copa Preparación 1962 was the 5th edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on April 15, 1962 and concluded on May 20, 1962. Luis Cruz Martínez won the competition for the first time, beating Universidad Católica 2–1 in the final....
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- 5 seasons in Segunda DivisionPrimera B (Chile)Primera División B del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the second level of Chilean football in the Chilean football league system, and is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional....
Records
- Record victory — 7-1 v. Valparaíso Ferroviario (Segunda Division 1963)
- Record defeat — 0-7 v. Lister RosselLinares UnidoDeportes Linares is a Chilean Football club, their home town is Linares in Chile and play in the 4th tier of Chilean football, the Tercera División B....
(Segunda Division 1966) - Segunda DivisionPrimera B (Chile)Primera División B del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the second level of Chilean football in the Chilean football league system, and is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional....
Best Position — 5th (1962 & 1965)