Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba
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Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba (commonly referred as Instituto or Instituto de Córdoba) is an Argentine
sports club
from Córdoba
, which professional football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second division of the Argentine football league system
.
Famous players who have played at Instituto include Osvaldo Ardiles
, Mario Alberto Kempes, José Luis Saldaño, Alberto Beltran, Raul Chaparro La Cruz, Salvador Mastrosimone, Mauricio Caranta
, Oscar Dertycia
, Daniel Ángel Jiménez, and Marcelo Bielsa
.
With the re-organization of the administration of the club 6 years later, due to the number of members in the Alta Córdoba neighbourhood, the name was changed to the current Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba.
After its foundation, Instituto quickly reached the first division of the Liga Cordobesa, which the team won in 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1928. With the professionalization of the game
in 1931, Instituto lost momentum and sunk into an unsuccessful period.
But years later the team revived, conquering the provincial league again in 1961, 1966, and finally in 1972, reaching the Argentine second division.
Instituto played its first ever season at the top level in 1973 where the team finished 8th out of a group of 15 teams, but it had to wait six years to try again. In 1979 Instituto won its group to reach the Quarter-Finals where the club was eliminated 5–3 on aggregate by Club Atlético Tucumán
.
Instituto also played the Torneo Nacional from 1981 to 1985, and the Metropolitano in 1981, 1982 and 1983. After the reorganisation of 1985 Instituto played all 5 of the long seasons although it was relegated at the end of the 1989–90 season.
The club then had to wait until the 1999–2000 season to play in the top flight again. Instituto promoted to Argentine Primera División after winning the 1998–1999 Nacional B tournament.
Nevertheless, the club would be relegated from the first division the next season, finishing 16th out of 20 teams in the Apertura
and 12th in the Clausura
, but Instituto was finally relegated after a 2–1 playoff defeat at the hands of Almagro
.
The club won its second title, the Primera B Nacional 2003 Apertura, and promoted back to first division after getting the revenge over Club Almagro
in a 2 legged playoff in 2004.
The club survived one season at the top level after winning a two legged promotion/relegation playoff against Huracán
by a score of 3–1.
In its 2nd season in the first division, Instituto finished 19th overall and was automatically relegated back to B Nacional.
The 1986–87 season was probably the most successful season in team's history, having finished 8th overall.
in which is located in the neighborhood of Alta Cordoba.The origin of its name comes from Juan Perón, President of Argentina during the construction stage. The club has had a number of other homes in their history, all based in the city of Cordoba.
Instituto also has rivalries with the other two main clubs from Córdoba, Belgrano
and Talleres
.
Argentina
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sports club
Sports club
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from Córdoba
Córdoba, Argentina
Córdoba is a city located near the geographical center of Argentina, in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas on the Suquía River, about northwest of Buenos Aires. It is the capital of Córdoba Province. Córdoba is the second-largest city in Argentina after the federal capital Buenos Aires, with...
, which professional football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second division of the Argentine football league system
Argentine football league system
The Argentine football league system consists of two national divisions , and a series of regionalized lower divisions...
.
Famous players who have played at Instituto include Osvaldo Ardiles
Osvaldo Ardiles
Osvaldo César Ardiles , often referred to in Britain as Ossie Ardiles, is a football coach, pundit and former midfielder who won the 1978 World Cup as part of the Argentine national team...
, Mario Alberto Kempes, José Luis Saldaño, Alberto Beltran, Raul Chaparro La Cruz, Salvador Mastrosimone, Mauricio Caranta
Mauricio Caranta
Maurico Ariel Caranta is an Argentine footballer goalkeeper who plays for Lanús.-Career:Caranta started his career with Instituto de Córdoba in 1999. He helped Instituto to win the Primera B Nacional Apertura in the 2003-04 season and promotion to the Primera División at the end of the 2003-04...
, Oscar Dertycia
Oscar Dertycia
Oscar Alberto Dertycia Álvarez is a retired Argentine footballer, who played as a striker.-Football career:Dertycia started playing professionally with hometown's Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba, moving in 1988 to Argentinos Juniors, and being crowned the first division's topscorer in his debut...
, Daniel Ángel Jiménez, and Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera is an Argentine association football coach and former defender, born in Rosario, Santa Fe...
.
History
As many other football clubs in Argentina, Instituto was founded by railway workers. The club was initially established in 1918 as Instituto Ferrocarril Central Córdoba.With the re-organization of the administration of the club 6 years later, due to the number of members in the Alta Córdoba neighbourhood, the name was changed to the current Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba.
After its foundation, Instituto quickly reached the first division of the Liga Cordobesa, which the team won in 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1928. With the professionalization of the game
Football in Argentina
Football in Argentina is the most popular sport, the one with the most players and is the most popular recreational sport, played from childhood into old age...
in 1931, Instituto lost momentum and sunk into an unsuccessful period.
But years later the team revived, conquering the provincial league again in 1961, 1966, and finally in 1972, reaching the Argentine second division.
Instituto played its first ever season at the top level in 1973 where the team finished 8th out of a group of 15 teams, but it had to wait six years to try again. In 1979 Instituto won its group to reach the Quarter-Finals where the club was eliminated 5–3 on aggregate by Club Atlético Tucumán
Club Atlético Tucumán
Club Atlético Tucumán is a sports club from the city of San Miguel in Tucumán, Argentina. Its football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional....
.
Instituto also played the Torneo Nacional from 1981 to 1985, and the Metropolitano in 1981, 1982 and 1983. After the reorganisation of 1985 Instituto played all 5 of the long seasons although it was relegated at the end of the 1989–90 season.
The club then had to wait until the 1999–2000 season to play in the top flight again. Instituto promoted to Argentine Primera División after winning the 1998–1999 Nacional B tournament.
Nevertheless, the club would be relegated from the first division the next season, finishing 16th out of 20 teams in the Apertura
Apertura and Clausura
The Apertura and Clausura tournaments are a relatively recent innovation for many Latin American football leagues in which the traditional European football season from August to May is divided in two sections per season, each with its own champion. Apertura and Clausura are the Spanish words for...
and 12th in the Clausura
Apertura and Clausura
The Apertura and Clausura tournaments are a relatively recent innovation for many Latin American football leagues in which the traditional European football season from August to May is divided in two sections per season, each with its own champion. Apertura and Clausura are the Spanish words for...
, but Instituto was finally relegated after a 2–1 playoff defeat at the hands of Almagro
Club Almagro
Club Almagro is a sports club from Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is mostly known for its football team which currently plays in the Primera B Metropolitana, the regionalised third division of Argentine football league system....
.
The club won its second title, the Primera B Nacional 2003 Apertura, and promoted back to first division after getting the revenge over Club Almagro
Club Almagro
Club Almagro is a sports club from Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is mostly known for its football team which currently plays in the Primera B Metropolitana, the regionalised third division of Argentine football league system....
in a 2 legged playoff in 2004.
The club survived one season at the top level after winning a two legged promotion/relegation playoff against Huracán
Club Atlético Huracán
Club Atlético Huracán is a sports club from the Parque Patricios neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second level of the Argentine football league system. Huracán home stadium is the Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó.Huracán was...
by a score of 3–1.
In its 2nd season in the first division, Instituto finished 19th overall and was automatically relegated back to B Nacional.
The 1986–87 season was probably the most successful season in team's history, having finished 8th overall.
Stadium
The club currently plays in Estadio Presidente PerónEstadio Presidente Perón
The Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón is a multi-use stadium in Córdoba, Argentina. It is currently used primarily for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 26,535 people and was opened in 1951. Is the home for the Argentine team Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba....
in which is located in the neighborhood of Alta Cordoba.The origin of its name comes from Juan Perón, President of Argentina during the construction stage. The club has had a number of other homes in their history, all based in the city of Cordoba.
The Alta Córdoba Rivalry
The Alta Córdoba Derby is contested between Instituto and their neighboring arch-rivals Racing de Córdoba. The derby is so named because both clubs have their stadiums in the Alta Córdoba neighbourhood. However, there are currently no competitive fixtures between these rivals because Instituto currently competes in the Primera B Nacional (Second Division) and Racing de Córdoba is in the Argentino A (Third Division).Instituto also has rivalries with the other two main clubs from Córdoba, Belgrano
Belgrano de Córdoba
Club Atlético Belgrano is a sport club from Córdoba, Argentina, best known for its football team, promoted to the Argentine first division at the end of the 2010/2011 season. The football team is very popular and it has one of the largest fan bases outside Buenos Aires...
and Talleres
Talleres de Córdoba
Club Atlético Talleres is a sports club from the city of Córdoba, Argentina, mostly known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the regionalised third division, the Torneo Argentino A...
.
Nacional
- Second Division
- Winners (2): 1998–1999, 2003-2004
Regional
- Liga Cordobesa de Fútbol
- Winners (7): 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1961, 1966, 1972
- Segunda División Liga Cordobesa
- Winners (4): 1919, 1920 , 1941, 1946