Clube Recreativo e Atlético Catalano
Encyclopedia
Clube Recreativo e Atlético Catalano, also known as CRAC, are a Brazilian football team from Catalão
, Goiás
. They competed in the Série C
twice, and in the Série D
in 2009.
, in 1967, winning the competition for a second time in 2004. The club competed for the first time in the Série C
in 2004, when they were eliminated in the third stage of the competition by Americano
. CRAC competed in the Copa do Brasil
in 2005
, when they were eliminated in the first stage by Guarani
. The club competed again in the Série C in 2007
, finishing that year in the fifth place in the final stage. CRAC are competing in the Série D
in 2009
.
titles won by the club in 1967 and in 2004.
CRAC play their home games at Estádio Genervino da Fonseca. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 12,000 people.
Catalão
Catalão is a small city and municipality located in the south of the state of Goiás, in Brazil. It is a large producer of grains, cattle, and phosphates and has a John Deere and Mitsubishi factory.-Demographics:*Population density: 17.85 inhab/km²...
, Goiás
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...
. 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...
twice, 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
Clube Recreativo e Atlético Catalano were founded on July 13, 1931. The club won their first title, which was the Campeonato GoianoCampeonato 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 1967, winning the competition for a second time in 2004. The club competed for the first time 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 2004, when they were eliminated in the third stage of the competition by Americano
Americano Futebol Clube
Americano Futebol Clube, or Americano as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Campos dos Goytacazes in Rio de Janeiro, founded on June 1, 1914.They play in black and white stripes, black shorts and socks.-History:...
. CRAC competed 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...
in 2005
Copa do Brasil 2005
The Copa do Brasil 2005 was the 17th staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on February 2, 2005 and concluded on July 22, 2005 with the second leg of the final, held at the Estádio São Januário in Rio de Janeiro, in which Paulista lifted the trophy for the first time after a 0-0 draw...
, when they were eliminated in the first stage by Guarani
Guarani Futebol Clube
Guarani Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football club located in Campinas, São Paulo. Guarani is also known as Bugre, a popular term for an Indigenous Brazilian...
. The club competed again in the Série C in 2007
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 2007
In 2007, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third division of the Brazilian League, was contested by 64 clubs, with the promotion of , , , and , to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B to be contested in 2008. No teams will be relegated, since there is no fourth division in the Brazilian...
, finishing that year in the fifth place in the final stage. CRAC are competing 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...
.
Colors and badge
The club's color is sky blue. The CRAC badge has two stars, representing the two Campeonato GoianoCampeonato 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....
titles won by the club in 1967 and in 2004.
Stadium
Current squad (selected)
Achievements
- 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 (2): 1967, 2004
- Runners-up (2): 1969, 1997
- Campeonato Goiano Second Division:
- Winners (3): 1965, 1998, 2001, 2003