Cruzeiro Esporte Clube (RO)
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Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, commonly known as Cruzeiro, is a Brazil
ian football club based in Porto Velho
, Rondônia state
. They competed in the Copa Norte
once.
in 1999, finishing as the runner-up of the cup after being defeated in the final by Sampaio Corrêa
of Maranhão
state.
. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 7,000 people.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian football club based in Porto Velho
Porto Velho
Porto Velho is the capital of the Brazilian state of Rondônia, in the upper Amazon River basin. The population is estimated to be 426,558 people...
, Rondônia state
Rondônia
Rondônia is a state in Brazil, located in the north-western part of the country. To the west is a short border with the state of Acre, to the north is the state of Amazonas, in the east is Mato Grosso, and in the south is Bolivia. Its capital is Porto Velho. The state was named after Candido Rondon...
. They competed in the Copa Norte
Copa Norte
Copa Norte was a Brazilian football competition contested between North region teams.From 1997 to 1999, the Copa Norte champions granted qualification to Copa CONMEBOL....
once.
History
The club was founded on May 1, 1963. They competed in the Copa NorteCopa Norte
Copa Norte was a Brazilian football competition contested between North region teams.From 1997 to 1999, the Copa Norte champions granted qualification to Copa CONMEBOL....
in 1999, finishing as the runner-up of the cup after being defeated in the final by Sampaio Corrêa
Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube
Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube, usually known as Sampaio Corrêa, is a Brazilian football club from São Luís, Maranhão state, founded on March 25, 1923....
of Maranhão
Maranhão
Maranhão is a northeastern state of Brazil. To the north lies the Atlantic Ocean. Maranhão is neighbored by the states of Piauí, Tocantins and Pará. The people of Maranhão have a distinctive accent...
state.
Stadium
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube play their home games at Estádio Aluízio FerreiraEstádio Aluízio Ferreira
Estádio Municipal Aluízio Pinheiro Ferreira, usually known as Estádio Aluízio Ferreira, is a football stadium located in Porto Velho, Rondônia state, Brazil. The stadium is owned by the Porto Velho City Hall and it was built in 1957...
. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 7,000 people.