Atlético Rio Negro Clube (RR)
Encyclopedia
Atlético Rio Negro Clube, commonly known as Rio Negro, is a Brazil
ian football club based in Boa Vista, Roraima
, Roraima state
. They competed in the Copa do Brasil
once.
in 1991 and in 2000. They competed in the Copa do Brasil
in 2001, when they were eliminated in the First Round by São Raimundo
.
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 Boa Vista, Roraima
Boa Vista, Roraima
Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. Situated on the western bank of the River Branco, the city lies 220 km away from Brazil's border with Venezuela. It is the only Brazilian capital located entirely above the Equator...
, Roraima state
Roraima
Roraima is the northernmost and least populated state of Brazil, located in the Amazon region. It borders the states of Amazonas and Pará, as well as the nations of Venezuela and Guyana. The population is 400,000 and the capital is Boa Vista...
. They 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...
once.
History
The club was founded on April 26, 1971. Rio Negro won the Campeonato RoraimenseCampeonato Roraimense
The Campeonato Roraimense is the football league of the state of Roraima, Brazil.-Format:First DivisionFirst Stage*Standard round-robin, in which all teams play each other once.Second Stage*Teams are divided in two groups of four....
in 1991 and in 2000. They 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 2001, when they were eliminated in the First Round by São Raimundo
São Raimundo Esporte Clube
São Raimundo Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team from Manaus in Amazonas, founded on November 18, 1918.The club is named after their neighborhood. The neighborhood is named after Saint Raymond. Saint Raymond is also the patron saint of the neighborhood of São Raimundo.-History:In 1915,...
.