Cuiabá Esporte Clube
Encyclopedia
Cuiabá Esporte Clube, commonly known as Cuiabá, is a Brazil
ian football team based in Verdão
, Cuiabá
, Mato Grosso state
. They won the Campeonato Mato-Grossense three times, competed in the Copa do Brasil
three times and in the Série D
once.
in 2004, when they were eliminated in the First Stage by Goiás
, and in 2005, when they were eliminated in the First Stage by Vila Nova
.
and a financial crisis after the club not renewing the contract with their sponsor, Cuiabá closed its football department in 2006.
2-0 and 3-1 in the final.
The club is owned by the Dresch brothers, who also own the Drebor Borrachas, a factory located in Cuiabá, they bought the club's shares from Gaúcho and started investing in the club. Drebor is also the club's sponsor. Cuiabá won the Campeonato Mato-Grossense again in 2011, after beating Barra do Garças
in the final. They also competed in the Copa do Brasil
in 2011
, when they were eliminated in the First Stage of the cup by Ceará
.
They competed in the Série D
in 2011
, and gained promotion to the 2012 Série C
after defeating Independente
from Tucuruí
, Pará
, 2-0 and 4-2, in the Quarterfinals of the competition.
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stadium. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 40,000 people.
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 team based in Verdão
Verdão
Estádio Governador José Fragelli, usually known as Verdão, is a multi-purpose stadium in Cuiabá, Brazil. The current stadium, used mostly for football matches, holds 40,000, and was built in 1976...
, Cuiabá
Cuiabá
Under the Koppen climate classification, Cuiaba features a tropical wet and dry climate. Cuiabá is famous for its searing heat, although temperatures in winter can arrive sporadically at 10 degrees, indeed atypical, caused by cold fronts coming from the south, and that may only last one or two...
, Mato Grosso state
Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso is one of the states of Brazil, the third largest in area, located in the western part of the country.Neighboring states are Rondônia, Amazonas, Pará, Tocantins, Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul. It also borders Bolivia to the southwest...
. They won the Campeonato Mato-Grossense three times, 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...
three times and in the Série D
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série D is the fourth tier of the Brazilian football, and it was announced by Brazilian Football Confederation on April 9, 2008. Campeonato Brasileiro Série D was formed from the split of Série C, keeping its best 20 clubs and playing double round robin, like the top...
once.
Foundation and early years
The club was founded on December 10, 2001, by the retired footballer Gaúcho. Cuiabá won the Campeonato Mato-Grossense in 2003 and in 2004. They competed in the Copa do BrasilCopa 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 Goiás
Goiás Esporte Clube
Goiás Esporte Clube, also known as Goiás, is a Brazilian football team in Goiânia, Goiás state. It is one of the largest clubs of the Central-Western part of Brazil and they won the 'Série B once.Its main rival is Vila Nova...
, and in 2005, when they were eliminated in the First Stage by Vila Nova
Vila Nova Futebol Clube
Vila Nova Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football team from Goiânia in Goiás, founded on July 29, 1943. They play in red shirts, shorts and socks. Their nickname is 'The Tigers' . The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C in 1996. Vila Nova's greatest rival is Goiás...
.
Financial crisis and folding
In the following years, due to Gaúcho's dissatisfaction with the Federação Mato-Grossense de FutebolFederação Mato-Grossense de Futebol
The Federação Mato-Grossense de Futebol was founded on May 26, 1942, and it manages all the official football tournaments within the state of Mato Grosso, which are the Campeonato Mato-Grossense, the Campeonato Mato-Grossense lower levels and the Copa Governador de Mato Grosso, and represents the...
and a financial crisis after the club not renewing the contract with their sponsor, Cuiabá closed its football department in 2006.
Return
Cuiabá reopened its football department in 2009, competing in the Campeonato Mato-Grossense Second Level. They also finished in the same year as runner-ups in the Copa Governador do Mato Grosso, winning the competition in 2010, after beating Operário de Várzea GrandeOperário Futebol Clube (Várzea Grande)
Operário is a Brazilian football team from Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, founded on May 1, 1949.-History:The club was founded on May 1, 1949...
2-0 and 3-1 in the final.
The club is owned by the Dresch brothers, who also own the Drebor Borrachas, a factory located in Cuiabá, they bought the club's shares from Gaúcho and started investing in the club. Drebor is also the club's sponsor. Cuiabá won the Campeonato Mato-Grossense again in 2011, after beating Barra do Garças
Barra do Garças Futebol Clube
Barra do Garças Futebol Clube, commonly known as Barra do Garças, is a Brazilian football club based in Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso state. They competed once in the Série B, in the Série C and twice in the Copa do Brasil.-History:...
in the final. They also 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 2011
2011 Copa do Brasil
The 2011 Copa do Brasil was the 23rd edition of the Copa do Brasil, Brazil's national football cup tournament. It began on February 16 and ended on June 8...
, when they were eliminated in the First Stage of the cup by Ceará
Ceará Sporting Club
Ceará Sporting Club, or Ceará as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Fortaleza in Ceará, founded on June 2, 1914....
.
They competed in the Série D
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série D is the fourth tier of the Brazilian football, and it was announced by Brazilian Football Confederation on April 9, 2008. Campeonato Brasileiro Série D was formed from the split of Série C, keeping its best 20 clubs and playing double round robin, like the top...
in 2011
2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D
In 2011, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, the fourth division of the Brazilian League, will be contested for the third time in history, during July 18 and November 13...
, and gained promotion to the 2012 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...
after defeating Independente
Independente Atlético Clube (PA)
Independente Atlético Clube, commonly known as Independente, is a Brazilian football men's and women's club based in Tucuruí, Pará state. The women's team competed in the Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino once and the men's team won the Campeonato Paraense once and competed in the Série D...
from Tucuruí
Tucuruí
Tucuruí is a town and municipality in the state of Pará in the Northern region of Brazil.The city is served by Tucuruí Airport.-References:...
, Pará
Pará
Pará is a state in the north of Brazil. It borders the Brazilian states of Amapá, Maranhão, Tocantins, Mato Grosso, Amazonas and Roraima. To the northwest it also borders Guyana and Suriname, and to the northeast it borders the Atlantic Ocean. The capital is Belém.Pará is the most populous state...
, 2-0 and 4-2, in the Quarterfinals of the competition.
Achievements
- Campeonato Mato-Grossense:
- Winners (3): 2003, 2004, 2011
- Copa Governador do Mato Grosso:
- Winners (1): 2010
First Team
Season records
| Season | Campeonato Mato-Grossense | Copa MT |
Campeonato Brasileiro | 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... |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Format | Stage | Position | Position | Division | Stage | Position | |||
| 2003 | A | Final | Champions | C | Second Stage (R28) | - | ||||
| 2004 | A | Final | Champions | RU | C | Second Sage (R32) | First Round | |||
| 2005 | A | Second Stage | 6th | 7th | ||||||
| - | First Round | |||||||||
| 2006 | A | Both Stages | 5th/4th | 9th | ||||||
| - | ||||||||||
| 2007-2008 | - | |||||||||
| 2009 | B | ? | ? | ? | 2nd | RU | - | |||
| 2010 | A | 2g8-8 | First Stage | 5th | 9th | CH | - | |||
| 2011 | A | Final | Champions | D | in the Semifinals | First Round | ||||
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Stadium
Cuiabá Esporte Clube play their home games at VerdãoVerdão
Estádio Governador José Fragelli, usually known as Verdão, is a multi-purpose stadium in Cuiabá, Brazil. The current stadium, used mostly for football matches, holds 40,000, and was built in 1976...
stadium. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 40,000 people.