Rio Branco Sport Club
Encyclopedia
Rio Branco Sport Club, usually known simply as Rio Branco, is a Brazilian football club from Paranaguá
, Paraná state
.
In 1915, Rio Branco disputed the first Campeonato Paranaense
. The club finished in the last position of all the six participating teams.
In 1956, Rio Branco professionalized its football section, and disputed the Campeonato Paranaense Divisão Especial (which was the second division). Its first professional match was played against Água Verde. Rio Branco won 3-2.
In 1996, Rio Branco disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
. The club was eliminated by Figueirense
in the third stage.
In 2000, the club disputed the Copa João Havelange. The club was in the White module, whih was the equivalent of a third level. Rio Branco was eliminated in the second stage.
In 2005, the club was administered by four entrepreneurs, Mário Roque, José Carlos Possas, José Manuel Chaves and Marquinhos Roque.
Odair Pereira da Costa, who is the club's greatest idol, died in 1997, of cancer
.
Paranaguá
Paranaguá is a city in the state of Paraná in Brazil. Founded in 1648, it is Paraná's oldest city.It is known for its excellent port facilities, being the sea port for Curitiba, the capital of Paraná....
, Paraná state
Paraná (state)
Paraná is one of the states of Brazil, located in the South of the country, bordered on the north by São Paulo state, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Santa Catarina state and the Misiones Province of Argentina, and on the west by Mato Grosso do Sul and the republic of Paraguay,...
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History
On October 13, 1913, Rio Branco Sport Club was founded by Anibal José de Lima, Raul da Costa Pinto, Euclides de Oliveira, Manoel Victor da Costa, Antônio Gomes de Miranda, José de Oliveira, Antônio Ferrer da Rosa and Jarbas Nery Chichorro.In 1915, Rio Branco disputed the first Campeonato Paranaense
Campeonato Paranaense
Campeonato Paranaense, which has been contested since 1915, is the football league of the state of Paraná, Brazil. The "Série Ouro", literally the Golden Series, are the highest division of the league.-Format:...
. The club finished in the last position of all the six participating teams.
In 1956, Rio Branco professionalized its football section, and disputed the Campeonato Paranaense Divisão Especial (which was the second division). Its first professional match was played against Água Verde. Rio Branco won 3-2.
In 1996, Rio Branco disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro 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...
. The club was eliminated by Figueirense
Figueirense Futebol Clube
Figueirense Futebol Clube, also known as Figueirense, is a Brazilian football team in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina.-History:In 1921, the club was founded as Figueirense Foot-ball Club. The club is named Figueirense after the neighborhood where it is located, in Centro neighborhood). Figueirense...
in the third stage.
In 2000, the club disputed the Copa João Havelange. The club was in the White module, whih was the equivalent of a third level. Rio Branco was eliminated in the second stage.
In 2005, the club was administered by four entrepreneurs, Mário Roque, José Carlos Possas, José Manuel Chaves and Marquinhos Roque.
Titles
- Campeonato do Interior Paranaense: 1948 and 1955.
- Campeonato Paranaense Second Division: 1995
Stadium
Rio Branco's home stadium is Estádio da Estradinha (its official name is Estádio Nelson Medrado Dias) , inaugurated in 1927, with a maximum capacity of 8,000 people.Squads
Idols
- Abrãozinho
- Alcione
- Bidu
- Calé
- Celso Marques
- César Frizzo
- Darci
- Dicesar
- Dimas
- Fábio
- Holofote
- Jairton
- Nininho
- Nona
- Oda
- Odair Pereira da Costa
- Oromar
- Renato Bacalhau
- Salvito
- Villanueva
- Vivi
- Zangado
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Odair Pereira da Costa, who is the club's greatest idol, died in 1997, of cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
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Nickname
Rio Branco is nicknamed Leão da Estradinha, meaning Lion of the Little Road. This nickname is due to the club's brave playstyle. Estradinha is the name of the club's neighborhood.Ultra groups
There are several ultra groups supporting the club:- Mancha Vermelha
- Os Fanáticos do Leão
- Torcida Fiel do Leão
Miscellaneous
- Rio Branco Sport Club is the third oldest Paraná state club, only behind CoritibaCoritiba Foot Ball ClubCoritiba Foot Ball Club, commonly known as Coritiba, is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba, Paraná. It's the state's oldest football team and the best classified in the CBF and FIFA classifications. Coritiba has been champion in Paraná State for 35 times, more times than the sum of all the...
, founded in 1909, and Operário-PROperário Ferroviário Esporte ClubeOperário Ferroviário Esporte Clube, commonly known as Operário, is a Brazilian football team from the city of Ponta Grossa, Paraná . They competed in the Série A once.-History:...
, founded in 1912. - Rio Branco and Coritiba are the only state clubs which did not change their names or colors.