Atlético Roraima Clube
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Atlético Roraima Clube, also known as Atlético Roraima, or just Roraima, are a Brazilian football team from Boa Vista
, Roraima
. They competed in the Série C
in 1995 and in the Série D
in 2009.
eighteen times. They competed in the Série C
in 1995, when they were eliminated in the second stage by Nacional
. Roraima competed in the Série D
in 2009
when they were eliminated in the first stage of the competition.
Boa Vista, Roraima
Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. Situated on the western bank of the River Branco, the city lies 220 km away from Brazil's border with Venezuela. It is the only Brazilian capital located entirely above the Equator...
, Roraima
Roraima
Roraima is the northernmost and least populated state of Brazil, located in the Amazon region. It borders the states of Amazonas and Pará, as well as the nations of Venezuela and Guyana. The population is 400,000 and the capital is Boa Vista...
. They competed in the 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...
in 1995 and in the Série D
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série D is the fourth tier of the Brazilian football, and it was announced by Brazilian Football Confederation on April 9, 2008. Campeonato Brasileiro Série D was formed from the split of Série C, keeping its best 20 clubs and playing double round robin, like the top...
in 2009.
History
Atlético Roraima Clube were founded on October 1, 1944. They won the state championshipCampeonato Roraimense
The Campeonato Roraimense is the football league of the state of Roraima, Brazil.-Format:First DivisionFirst Stage*Standard round-robin, in which all teams play each other once.Second Stage*Teams are divided in two groups of four....
eighteen times. They competed in the 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...
in 1995, when they were eliminated in the second stage by Nacional
Nacional Futebol Clube
Nacional Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Nacional is a traditional Brazilian football club from Manaus, Amazonas state. Nacional is the oldest club of Amazonas state. -History:...
. Roraima competed in the Série D
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série D is the fourth tier of the Brazilian football, and it was announced by Brazilian Football Confederation on April 9, 2008. Campeonato Brasileiro Série D was formed from the split of Série C, keeping its best 20 clubs and playing double round robin, like the top...
in 2009
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D 2009
In 2009, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, the fourth division of the Brazilian League, is currently being contested for first time in history. The competition has 40 clubs, four of which will eventually qualify to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C to be contested in 2010.-Competition format:The...
when they were eliminated in the first stage of the competition.
Stadium
Roraima play their home games at Estádio Flamarion Vasconcelos, commonly known as Canarinho. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 10,000 people.Achievements
- Campeonato RoraimenseCampeonato RoraimenseThe Campeonato Roraimense is the football league of the state of Roraima, Brazil.-Format:First DivisionFirst Stage*Standard round-robin, in which all teams play each other once.Second Stage*Teams are divided in two groups of four....
:- Winners (18): 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Runners-up (3): 2000, 2004, 2005