Sertãozinho Futebol Clube
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Sertãozinho Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Sertãozinho, is a Brazilian football club from Sertãozinho
, São Paulo state
.
Between 1944 and 1969, the club only disputed amateur competitions, like Liga Ribeirãopretana de Futebol (Ribeirão Preto
Football League) in the 1950s. At that time, Sertãozinho's greatest rival was Mogiana.
In 1963, the club closed its football section. In 1969, the football section was reopened, using mostly São Paulinho Futebol Clube players.
In 1971, Sertãozinho won its first title, the Campeonato Paulista Third Level
, beating Rio Claro EC in the final. The club was thus promoted to the following year's second level
.
In 2004, the club won again the Campeonato Paulista Third Level, beating Mirassol
in the final 3-0.
In 2007, Sertãozinho disputed the Campeonato Paulista top level
for the first time. Its first game was against São Paulo Futebol Clube
, at Frederico Dalmaso stadium. São Paulo won 3-1.
The club also trains at a training ground named Centro de Treinamento Frederico Dalmazo.
The club is also nicknamed Touro dos Canavais.
Sertãozinho
Sertãozinho is a Brazilian city in the State of São Paulo. 325 km distant from São Paulo and 702 km from Brasilia.The municipality comprises the city of Sertaozinho and two districts: Cruz das Posses e Vila Garcia. It is among the most populous cities in the state of São Paulo....
, São Paulo state
São Paulo (state)
São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...
.
History
On August 6, 1944, Sertãozinho Futebol Clube at Arquivo de Clubes the club was founded by a group of sportsmen. Sertãozinho's first president was Enéas Sílvio Bordin.Between 1944 and 1969, the club only disputed amateur competitions, like Liga Ribeirãopretana de Futebol (Ribeirão Preto
Ribeirão Preto
Ribeirão Preto is a municipality and city in the Northeastern region of the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is nicknamed Brazilian California, because of a combination of an economy based on agrobusiness plus high technology, wealth and sunny weather all year long. With 605,114 inhabitants,...
Football League) in the 1950s. At that time, Sertãozinho's greatest rival was Mogiana.
In 1963, the club closed its football section. In 1969, the football section was reopened, using mostly São Paulinho Futebol Clube players.
In 1971, Sertãozinho won its first title, the Campeonato Paulista Third Level
Campeonato Paulista Série A2
Campeonato Paulista Série A2 is the second level of the São Paulo state professional football championship, one of the Brazilian state championships. This tournament is played by 20 teams, in which the four best teams are promoted to Série A1 and the four worst teams are relegated to Série...
, beating Rio Claro EC in the final. The club was thus promoted to the following year's second level
Campeonato Paulista Série A2
Campeonato Paulista Série A2 is the second level of the São Paulo state professional football championship, one of the Brazilian state championships. This tournament is played by 20 teams, in which the four best teams are promoted to Série A1 and the four worst teams are relegated to Série...
.
In 2004, the club won again the Campeonato Paulista Third Level, beating Mirassol
Mirassol Futebol Clube
Mirassol Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Mirassol is a Brazilian football club from Mirassol, São Paulo state.- History :On November 9, 1925, the club was founded as Mirassol Esporte Clube....
in the final 3-0.
In 2007, Sertãozinho disputed the Campeonato Paulista top level
Campeonato Paulista
The Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
for the first time. Its first game was against São Paulo Futebol Clube
São Paulo Futebol Clube
São Paulo Futebol Clube , commonly known as São Paulo, is a professional football club based in São Paulo, Brazil. They play in the Campeonato Paulista, São Paulo's state league, and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão, Brazil's national league, and are one of the only five clubs to...
, at Frederico Dalmaso stadium. São Paulo won 3-1.
Stadium
Sertãozinho's home stadium is Estádio Frederico Dalmaso , nicknamed Fredericão, meaning Big Frederico, built in 1968 and with a maximum capacity of 15,074 people.The club also trains at a training ground named Centro de Treinamento Frederico Dalmazo.
Mascot and nickname
Sertãozinho's mascot is a bull, named Touro dos Canaviais, which means Sugar Cane Plantations Bull. The bull was chosen after the club played against Barretos, whose mascot is a bull. Commander Alcídio Balbo was the mascot's creator.The club is also nicknamed Touro dos Canavais.