Ji-Paraná Futebol Clube
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Ji-Paraná Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Ji-Paraná is a Brazil
ian football
club, from Ji-Paraná
, Rondônia state
. The club is Rondônia's most successful club still in activity.
On August 18, 1991, the club played its first official match, against Operário of Rondônia. The Campeonato Rondoniense
match was played in Pimenta Bueno
, and ended in a 1-1 draw.
On September 18, 1991, the club won its first match. The club beat Colorado of Rondônia 3-1, in Cerejeiras
.
On December 15, 1991, Ji-Paraná won the Campeonato Rondoniense, its first title. The club beat Ferroviário of Rondônia
in the final. The competition's top goalscorer was Itamar, of Ji-Paraná.
In 1992, the club disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
for the first time. Ji-Paraná was eliminated in the first stage, after finishing in the group's last position. The club also disputed Copa do Brasil
for the first time in that year, and was eliminated in the first stage by Grêmio
.
In 1995, Ji-Paraná disputed again the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. The club was eliminated by Atlético Goianiense
in the quarterfinals.
In 1996, Ji-Paraná reached the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C third stage. The club was eliminated by Nacional of Amazonas
.
In 1997, the club reached the fourth stage of the Série C. Juventus
of São Paulo eliminated the club.
In 1999 , 2002 , 2004 and 2005 , Ji-Paraná disputed the Série C. In all those seasons the club was eliminated in the first stage.
In 2000, the club reached Copa do Brasil's second stage. It was the club's all-time best performance in the competition. Ji-Paraná was eliminated by Bahia
in that year.
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
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club, from Ji-Paraná
Ji-Paraná
Ji-Paraná is the second most populous city in the Brazilian state of Rondônia. Its population was 116.587 and its area is 6,897 km².Located in central Rondônia, the city attracted many settlers from the 1970s onward...
, Rondônia state
Rondônia
Rondônia is a state in Brazil, located in the north-western part of the country. To the west is a short border with the state of Acre, to the north is the state of Amazonas, in the east is Mato Grosso, and in the south is Bolivia. Its capital is Porto Velho. The state was named after Candido Rondon...
. The club is Rondônia's most successful club still in activity.
History
On April 22, 1991, Ji-Paraná was founded.On August 18, 1991, the club played its first official match, against Operário of Rondônia. The Campeonato Rondoniense
Campeonato Rondoniense
The Campeonato Rondoniense is the football league of the state of Rondônia, Brazil. Between 1945 and 1990, the league was an amateur competition...
match was played in Pimenta Bueno
Pimenta Bueno
Pimenta Bueno is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rondônia. Its population was 31,466 and its area is 6,241 km²....
, and ended in a 1-1 draw.
On September 18, 1991, the club won its first match. The club beat Colorado of Rondônia 3-1, in Cerejeiras
Cerejeiras
Cerejeiras is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rondônia. Its population was 17,366 and its area is 2,783 km²....
.
On December 15, 1991, Ji-Paraná won the Campeonato Rondoniense, its first title. The club beat Ferroviário of Rondônia
Ferroviário Atlético Clube (RO)
Ferroviario Atlético Clube, commonly known as Ferroviário, was a Brazilian football club based in Porto Velho, Rondônia state. They were the most successful team in the Campeonato Rondoniense.-History:...
in the final. The competition's top goalscorer was Itamar, of Ji-Paraná.
In 1992, the club disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro 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...
for the first time. Ji-Paraná was eliminated in the first stage, after finishing in the group's last position. The club also disputed 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...
for the first time in that year, and was eliminated in the first stage by Grêmio
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly known as just Grêmio , is a Brazilian professional association football team based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul founded by English and German immigrants on September 15, 1903. Major titles captured by Grêmio include one Intercontinental Cup, two Copa...
.
In 1995, Ji-Paraná disputed again the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. The club was eliminated by Atlético Goianiense
Atlético Clube Goianiense
Atlético Clube Goianiense, usually known as Atlético Goianiense or just Atlético, is a Brazilian football team from the city of Goiânia, Goiás state. Atlético Goianiense is the oldest Goiânia city football club. The club is the first team of its state to win a national competition, which was the...
in the quarterfinals.
In 1996, Ji-Paraná reached the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C third stage. The club was eliminated by Nacional of Amazonas
Nacional Futebol Clube
Nacional Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Nacional is a traditional Brazilian football club from Manaus, Amazonas state. Nacional is the oldest club of Amazonas state. -History:...
.
In 1997, the club reached the fourth stage of the Série C. Juventus
Clube Atlético Juventus
The Clube Atlético Juventus , usually known simply as Juventus, is a Brazilian football club based in Mooca, a São Paulo neighborhood...
of São Paulo eliminated the club.
In 1999 , 2002 , 2004 and 2005 , Ji-Paraná disputed the Série C. In all those seasons the club was eliminated in the first stage.
In 2000, the club reached Copa do Brasil's second stage. It was the club's all-time best performance in the competition. Ji-Paraná was eliminated by Bahia
Esporte Clube Bahia
Esporte Clube Bahia , known familiarly as Bahiaço, is a Brazilian professional football club, based in Salvador, Bahia. They play in the Campeonato Baiano, Bahia's state league, and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Brazil's national league. Bahia was a founding member of the Clube dos 13 group...
in that year.
Titles
- Campeonato RondonienseCampeonato RondonienseThe Campeonato Rondoniense is the football league of the state of Rondônia, Brazil. Between 1945 and 1990, the league was an amateur competition...
: 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2001. - Taça Rondônia Eucatur de Futebol: 2001