Duquecaxiense Futebol Clube, commonly known as Duquecaxiense, is a Brazilian

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club based in

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. The club was formerly known as Associação Atlética Duquecaxiense.

History

The club was founded on January 2, 1997, as Associação Atlética Duquecaxiense. The club won the Copa do Interior in 1997, after beating Rodoviário Piraí in the final.

Stadium

Duquecaxiense Futebol Clube play their home games at Estádio Mestre Telê Santana, commonly known as ''Estádio Municipal de Duque de Caxias'' and ''Estádio Maracanazinho de Duque de Caxias''. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 1,000 people.

References

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