Catuense Futebol
Encyclopedia
Catuense Futebol, commonly known as Catuense, was a Brazil
ian football club based in Catu
, Bahia state
. They competed in the Série A
once, in the Série B
seven times, in the Série C
seven times and in the Copa do Brasil
once. The club was formerly known as Associação Desportiva Catuense.
in 1982, in 1985, in 1986, in 1987, in 1988, in 1989, when they were eliminated in the semifinals, and in 1990, when they reached the semifinal stage. Catuense competed in the Série A
in 1984, when they finished in the last place in their group. The club competed in the Série C
in 1992, in 1993, in 1994, when they reached the semifinals of the competition, in 1995, in 1996, in 1997 and in 1998. Associação Desportiva Catuense was renamed to Catuense Futebol in 2001. The club won the Taça Estado da Bahia in 2001. Catuense competed in the Copa do Brasil
in 2004, when they were eliminated in the First Stage by Atlético Mineiro
.
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 Catu
Catu
Catu is a city in Bahia, Brazil. Its population is 48648 . It is located at .Catu is a prosperous city, with a prominent petroleum and commercial sector, both of which are equally well developed. It is known for its irregular topography and is located on the BR-110 between Salvador and Alagoinhas,...
, Bahia state
Bahia
Bahia is one of the 26 states of Brazil, and is located in the northeastern part of the country on the Atlantic coast. It is the fourth most populous Brazilian state after São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro, and the fifth-largest in size...
. They competed in the Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
once, in the Série B
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
The Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
seven times, in the 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...
seven times and 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. The club was formerly known as Associação Desportiva Catuense.
History
The club was founded on January 1, 1974, as Associação Desportiva Catuense. They competed in the Série BCampeonato Brasileiro Série B
The Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
in 1982, in 1985, in 1986, in 1987, in 1988, in 1989, when they were eliminated in the semifinals, and in 1990, when they reached the semifinal stage. Catuense competed in the Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
in 1984, when they finished in the last place in their group. The club competed in the 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...
in 1992, in 1993, in 1994, when they reached the semifinals of the competition, in 1995, in 1996, in 1997 and in 1998. Associação Desportiva Catuense was renamed to Catuense Futebol in 2001. The club won the Taça Estado da Bahia in 2001. Catuense 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 2004, when they were eliminated in the First Stage by Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro , are a Brazilian football club based in Belo Horizonte, the oldest in the city. Founded in 1908, they play in the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro have been Brazilian champions once, state winners a record 40 times and...
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