Società Polisportiva Tre Fiori
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Società Polisportiva Tre Fiori, also known simply as S.P. Tre Fiori, is a semi-professional football club based in Fiorentino
, San Marino
. The club, formed in 1949, has been awarded 7 national championship titles and 6 national cup titles, making them one of the most successful clubs in the history of San Marino football
, and are the reigning Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio
champions. Although, the club have not been successful in European competition, Tre Fiori currently hold the record for most goals scored in European competition by a Sammarinese team; four goals, all scored in the UEFA Champions League
. They currently play in Girone B of the Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio
. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit, are yellow and blue.
S.P. Tre Fiori are currently playing in the highest Sammarinese league, Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio, where they have played the majority of the seasons during their existence. The club was most successful during the 1990s when they won three Sammarinese championships and two Trofeo Federale titles. The club first won Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio in 1988 and took their latest title in 2011
.
S.P. Tre Fiori have long-standing rivalries with several other clubs; the most notable of these is with neighbours F.C. Fiorentino
.
in 1949. The club first won the Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio
in 1988 winning on penalties (6-5p) against S.S. Virtus
in the play-off finals after a 3–3 draw. In 1989, S.P. Tre Fiori struggled to defend their title and battled against relegation from the Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio. In 1991, S.P. Tre Fiori lost the championship play-off final 1–0 to S.C. Faetano
but won the Trofeo Federale that year. In 1992, after a 1–1 draw to F.C. Domagnano
the club lost the national cup, Coppa Titano
, on penalty shootouts (4-2p). From 1993 till 1995, Tre Fiori dominated the league by winning the championship play-off finals three times in a row. The club was most successful during the 1990s when they won three Sammarinese championships and two Trofeo Federale titles.
in the championship play-off finals and in 2000 the team were eliminated from the play-off semi-finals losing 1–2 to S.S. Virtus. In 2001, Tre Fiori were runners-up of Coppa Titano losing 1–0 to F.C. Domagnano. In the 2003–2004 season, Tre Fiori missed out on to the third position to qualify for the championship play-offs and finished fourth, three points behind S.S. Virtus. In the 2006–2007 season, Tre Fiori reached the finals of the championship play-off but lost 4–0 to S.S. Murata
.
3–1 in a penalty shootout, winning the championship play-offs and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League
. On July 1, S.P. Tre Fiori had their first experience in a UEFA Champions League fixture, contesting a first qualifying round tie against UE Sant Julià
from Andorra
. The home game of the two-legged tie was played at Montecchio and resulted in a 1–1 draw between the two sides. However, S.P. Tre Fiori lost (4–5) on penalties in the away leg of the competition as UE Sant Julià progressed into the second round.
On April 29, 2010, S.P. Tre Fiori won the Coppa Titano
for the sixth time after coming from behind to beat S.P. Tre Penne
2–1 in the final thanks to an extra-time winner from veteran striker Sossio Aruta. On May 25, Tre Fiori won 2–1 against S.C. Faetano
in the championship play-off semifinal and will face Tre Penne in the final round of the competition. On May 31, Tre Fiori secured their sixth championship title after winning 2–1 to Tre Penne in the championship play-off final. On June 30, S.P. Tre Fiori contested in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League tie against FK Rudar Pljevlja from Montenegro
. The home game of the two-legged tie was played at Stadio Olimpico
in Serravalle and resulted in a 3–0 defeat for Tre Fiori. However, S.P. Tre Fiori lost 4–1 in the away leg of the competition as FK Rudar Pljevlja qualified for the second round. On November 24, Tre Fiori won the national super cup, Trofeo Federale, for the first time in 17 years by defeating Tre Penne 1–0 in the final.
On May 11, 2011, Tre Fiori won their seventh league title by defeating Tre Penne 1–0, with the goal scored by Alessandro Giunta, in the final of the championship playoffs thereby reaching the first qualifying round of the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League. After winning the title, manager Floriano Sperindio left the club and was replaced by player-manager Paolo Tarini. On June 28, Tre Fiori were drawn against Valletta F.C
, from Malta
. In the home game of the two-legged tie of the first qualifying round of 2011–12 UEFA Champions League held at Stadio Olimpico in Serravalle Tre Fiori lost 3–0.
Domestic Cups
Coaching and Medical Staff
Giacomo Benedettini
Gianluca Bollini
Luca Bonifazi Federico Crescentini
Manuel Marani
Ivan Matteoni Alan Toccaceli Andrea Ugolini Federico Valentini
Matteo Vitaioli
Italy Sossio Aruta
Fiorentino
Fiorentino is one of the 9 communes or "castelli" of the Republic of San Marino. It has 2 245 inhabitants in an area of 6.57 km².- Geography :...
, San Marino
San Marino
San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino , is a state situated on the Italian Peninsula on the eastern side of the Apennine Mountains. It is an enclave surrounded by Italy. Its size is just over with an estimated population of over 30,000. Its capital is the City of San Marino...
. The club, formed in 1949, has been awarded 7 national championship titles and 6 national cup titles, making them one of the most successful clubs in the history of San Marino football
Football in San Marino
Association Football is the most popular sport in San Marino, as well as in Italy, the country of which it is an enclave.-Domestic Football:The San Marino Championship, founded under the auspices of the FSGC , is the premier footballing competition in San Marino...
, and are the reigning Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio
Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio
Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio is an amateur league competition for football clubs located at the top echelon of the Sammarinese football league system and has been operating since 1985...
champions. Although, the club have not been successful in European competition, Tre Fiori currently hold the record for most goals scored in European competition by a Sammarinese team; four goals, all scored in the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
. They currently play in Girone B of the Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio
Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio
Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio is an amateur league competition for football clubs located at the top echelon of the Sammarinese football league system and has been operating since 1985...
. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit, are yellow and blue.
S.P. Tre Fiori are currently playing in the highest Sammarinese league, Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio, where they have played the majority of the seasons during their existence. The club was most successful during the 1990s when they won three Sammarinese championships and two Trofeo Federale titles. The club first won Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio in 1988 and took their latest title in 2011
2010–11 Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio
The 2010–11 Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio season was the twenty-sixth since its establishment. The season began with the first regular season games on 17 September 2010 and ended with the play-off final in May 2011...
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S.P. Tre Fiori have long-standing rivalries with several other clubs; the most notable of these is with neighbours F.C. Fiorentino
F.C. Fiorentino
F.C. Fiorentino is a Sanmarinese football club, based in Fiorentino. The club was founded in 1974. Fiorentino currently plays in Girone A of Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio. The team's colors are blue and red....
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Early years (1985–1996)
Società Polisportiva Tre Fiori was founded at the castle of FiorentinoFiorentino
Fiorentino is one of the 9 communes or "castelli" of the Republic of San Marino. It has 2 245 inhabitants in an area of 6.57 km².- Geography :...
in 1949. The club first won the Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio
Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio
Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio is an amateur league competition for football clubs located at the top echelon of the Sammarinese football league system and has been operating since 1985...
in 1988 winning on penalties (6-5p) against S.S. Virtus
S.S. Virtus
S.S. Virtus is a Sanmarinese football club, based in Acquaviva. The club was founded in 1964. Virtus currently plays in Girone B of Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio. The team's colors are green and black.- Current squad :As of October 2007...
in the play-off finals after a 3–3 draw. In 1989, S.P. Tre Fiori struggled to defend their title and battled against relegation from the Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio. In 1991, S.P. Tre Fiori lost the championship play-off final 1–0 to S.C. Faetano
S.C. Faetano
S.C. Faetano is a Sanmarinese football club, based in Faetano. The club was founded in 1962. Faetano currently plays in Girone B of Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio...
but won the Trofeo Federale that year. In 1992, after a 1–1 draw to F.C. Domagnano
F.C. Domagnano
F.C. Domagnano is a Sanmarinese football club, based in Domagnano. The club was founded in 1966. Domagnano currently plays in Girone B of Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio. The team's colors are red and yellow....
the club lost the national cup, Coppa Titano
Coppa Titano
The Coppa Titano is the national football cup of San Marino. It was first awarded in 1937.-Cup Winners:*1937 : S.P. Libertasnot played from 1938 to 1949*1950 : S.P. Libertasnot played from 1951 to 1953*1954 : S.P. Libertas...
, on penalty shootouts (4-2p). From 1993 till 1995, Tre Fiori dominated the league by winning the championship play-off finals three times in a row. The club was most successful during the 1990s when they won three Sammarinese championships and two Trofeo Federale titles.
1997–2007
After the league being split into two divisions called Girone, in 1998 and 2000, Tre Fiori only succeeded twice to the play-offs losing on both the occasions. In 1998, the team was defeated 1–2 by S.S. Folgore/FalcianoS.S. Folgore/Falciano
S.S. Folgore Falciano Calcio is a Sanmarinese football club, based in Falciano, civil parrish of Serravalle. The club was founded in 1972. Folgore currently plays in Girone A of Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio...
in the championship play-off finals and in 2000 the team were eliminated from the play-off semi-finals losing 1–2 to S.S. Virtus. In 2001, Tre Fiori were runners-up of Coppa Titano losing 1–0 to F.C. Domagnano. In the 2003–2004 season, Tre Fiori missed out on to the third position to qualify for the championship play-offs and finished fourth, three points behind S.S. Virtus. In the 2006–2007 season, Tre Fiori reached the finals of the championship play-off but lost 4–0 to S.S. Murata
S.S. Murata
S.S. Murata is a Sanmarinese football club, based in Murata, a civil parish of the city of San Marino. The club was founded in 1966. Murata currently plays in Girone B of Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio. The team's colors are black and white.-Overview:...
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Success and European football (2008–present)
On May 29, 2009, S.P. Tre Fori defeated A.C. Juvenes/DoganaA.C. Juvenes/Dogana
A.C. Juvenes/Dogana is a Sanmarinese football club, based in Dogana, civil parish of Serravalle. The club was founded in 2000 after the merger of S.S. Juvenes and G.S. Dogana...
3–1 in a penalty shootout, winning the championship play-offs and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
. On July 1, S.P. Tre Fiori had their first experience in a UEFA Champions League fixture, contesting a first qualifying round tie against UE Sant Julià
UE Sant Julià
Unió Esportiva Sant Julià is an Andorran football club, playing in the village of Aixovall in the parish of Sant Julià de Lòria, some 6 km from the capital, Andorra la Vella and 4 km from the Spanish border....
from Andorra
Andorra
Andorra , officially the Principality of Andorra , also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, , is a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe having an area of...
. The home game of the two-legged tie was played at Montecchio and resulted in a 1–1 draw between the two sides. However, S.P. Tre Fiori lost (4–5) on penalties in the away leg of the competition as UE Sant Julià progressed into the second round.
On April 29, 2010, S.P. Tre Fiori won the Coppa Titano
2009–10 Coppa Titano
The 2009-10 Coppa Titano was the fiftieth season of San Marino's oldest football competition. It began on 12 September 2009 with the first games of the Group Stage and ended in 2010 with the Final held at Stadio Olimpico, Serravalle...
for the sixth time after coming from behind to beat S.P. Tre Penne
S.P. Tre Penne
S.P. Tre Penne is a Sanmarinese football club, based in the City of San Marino. The club was founded in 1956. Tre Penne currently plays in Girone B of Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio...
2–1 in the final thanks to an extra-time winner from veteran striker Sossio Aruta. On May 25, Tre Fiori won 2–1 against S.C. Faetano
S.C. Faetano
S.C. Faetano is a Sanmarinese football club, based in Faetano. The club was founded in 1962. Faetano currently plays in Girone B of Campionato Sammarinese di Calcio...
in the championship play-off semifinal and will face Tre Penne in the final round of the competition. On May 31, Tre Fiori secured their sixth championship title after winning 2–1 to Tre Penne in the championship play-off final. On June 30, S.P. Tre Fiori contested in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League tie against FK Rudar Pljevlja from Montenegro
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
. The home game of the two-legged tie was played at Stadio Olimpico
Stadio Olimpico (San Marino)
Stadio Olimpico is a multi-purpose stadium in Serravalle, San Marino. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It is the national stadium of San Marino, and is also used by the club San Marino Calcio, which plays in the Italian football league. The Stadio Olimpico was also used by...
in Serravalle and resulted in a 3–0 defeat for Tre Fiori. However, S.P. Tre Fiori lost 4–1 in the away leg of the competition as FK Rudar Pljevlja qualified for the second round. On November 24, Tre Fiori won the national super cup, Trofeo Federale, for the first time in 17 years by defeating Tre Penne 1–0 in the final.
On May 11, 2011, Tre Fiori won their seventh league title by defeating Tre Penne 1–0, with the goal scored by Alessandro Giunta, in the final of the championship playoffs thereby reaching the first qualifying round of the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League. After winning the title, manager Floriano Sperindio left the club and was replaced by player-manager Paolo Tarini. On June 28, Tre Fiori were drawn against Valletta F.C
Valletta F.C.
Valletta Football Club is a Maltese football club based in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. Valletta F.C. has the strongest support on the island...
, from Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
. In the home game of the two-legged tie of the first qualifying round of 2011–12 UEFA Champions League held at Stadio Olimpico in Serravalle Tre Fiori lost 3–0.
Honours
League- Campionato Sammarinese di CalcioCampionato Sammarinese di CalcioCampionato Sammarinese di Calcio is an amateur league competition for football clubs located at the top echelon of the Sammarinese football league system and has been operating since 1985...
- Winners (7): 1987–88, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11
- Runners-up (3): 1990–91, 1997–98, 2006–07
Domestic Cups
- Coppa TitanoCoppa TitanoThe Coppa Titano is the national football cup of San Marino. It was first awarded in 1937.-Cup Winners:*1937 : S.P. Libertasnot played from 1938 to 1949*1950 : S.P. Libertasnot played from 1951 to 1953*1954 : S.P. Libertas...
- Winners (6): 1966, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1985, 20102009–10 Coppa TitanoThe 2009-10 Coppa Titano was the fiftieth season of San Marino's oldest football competition. It began on 12 September 2009 with the first games of the Group Stage and ended in 2010 with the Final held at Stadio Olimpico, Serravalle...
- Runners-up (3): 1986, 1992, 2001
- Trofeo Federale
- Winners (4): 1991, 1993, 2010, 2011
- Runners-up (4): 1988, 1992, 1995, 20072007 Trofeo FederaleThe 2007 Trofeo Federale was a four-team tournament running from September 26 to October 2, 2007. The tournament was won by La Fiorita who defeated Tre Fiori 2-1.-Tournament bracket:...
European record
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
1QR |  |
UE Sant Julià UE Sant Julià Unió Esportiva Sant Julià is an Andorran football club, playing in the village of Aixovall in the parish of Sant Julià de Lòria, some 6 km from the capital, Andorra la Vella and 4 km from the Spanish border.... |
1–1 | 1–1 | 2–2 (p) |
| 2010–11 | UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
1QR |  |
FK Rudar Pljevlja | 0–3 | 1–4 | 1–7 |
| 2011–12 2011–12 UEFA Champions League The 2011–12 UEFA Champions League is the 57th season of the European Cup, Europe's premier football tournament, and the 20th season in its current Champions League format. The final venue will be the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany... |
UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
1QR |  |
Valletta Valletta F.C. Valletta Football Club is a Maltese football club based in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. Valletta F.C. has the strongest support on the island... |
0–3 | 1–2 | 1–5 |
Current squad
As of 28 June 2011.Reserve squad
As of 28 June 2011.Club Officials
S.P. Tre Fiori- President: Marino Casali
- Club Secretary: Amici Mauro
- Club Treasurer: Enzo Conti
- Sporting Director: Aster Casali
- Directors: Antonio Molinari, Roberto Della Valle, Giuseppe Ceccoli, Giuliano Moraccini, Pier Marino Canti & Gilberto Mancini
Coaching and Medical Staff
- Manager: Paolo Tarini
- Youth Manager (U13): Giuseppe Piselli
- Masseurs: Luciano Amadori
Notable players
San Marino Matteo AndreiniMatteo Andreini
Matteo Andreini is a San Marinese footballer who currently plays for Tre Fiori and the San Marino national team.-External links:...
Giacomo Benedettini
Giacomo Benedettini
Giacomo Benedettini is a Sammarinese footballer who currently plays for S.P. Tre Fiori and the San Marino national football team.-References:*...
Gianluca Bollini
Gianluca Bollini
Gianluca Bollini is a Sammarinese footballer who currently plays for Sporting NovaValmarecchia and the San Marino national football team. He was born March 24, 1980.-References:*...
Luca Bonifazi Federico Crescentini
Federico Crescentini
Federico Crescentini was a Sammarinese football Defender. He was international with his country in eight opportunities.-Club career:...
Manuel Marani
Manuel Marani
Manuel Marani is a football player from San Marino, currently playing for U.S. Russi and the San Marino national football team.-Career:Notably, he scored a late equalizer for San Marino against the Republic of Ireland on 7 February 2007...
Ivan Matteoni Alan Toccaceli Andrea Ugolini Federico Valentini
Federico Valentini
Federico Valentini is a San Marinese footballer who currently plays for S.P. Tre Penne and for the San Marino national football team.-External links:...
Matteo Vitaioli
Matteo Vitaioli
Matteo Giampaolo Vitaioli , is a Sammarinese association football striker who is currently playing out his third spell at San Marino Calcio.-Career:...
Italy Sossio Aruta