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Boavista Sport Club, commonly known as Boavista, is a Brazilian professional football club in Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro. The team compete in
In 1992, the club finished as the Segunda Divisão's runner-up, only behind Bayer, and was not promoted to the first division. In 1995, the club played in the
In 1997, Barreira finished 12th in Taça Guanabara (last place), so the club was relegated and did not play in Taça Rio.
Boavista Sport Club official website
{{Campeonato Carioca Association football clubs established in 1961 Football clubs in Rio de Janeiro (state) 1961 establishments in Brazil
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca (Carioca Championship), officially known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro (Port., Rio de Janeiro State Championship), was started in 1906 and is the annual football championship in the state of Rio de Janeiro, B ...
, the top tier of the Rio de Janeiro state football league.The club was formerly known as Esporte Clube Barreira.
History
Barreira
On October 14, 1961, the club was founded as Esporte Clube Barreira. In 1991, EC Barreira won the Campeonato Carioca Terceira Divisão (''Campeonato Carioca Third Division''), after beating Bayer ofBelford Roxo
Belford Roxo () is a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a part of the metropolitan region of the city of Rio de Janeiro and was created in 1990. Its population was 513,118 in 2020 and its area is 79 km². Belford Roxo is one o ...
city. Both clubs were promoted to the following year's Segunda Divisão (''Second Division'').1991 Campeonato Carioca Third Division at RSSSFIn 1992, the club finished as the Segunda Divisão's runner-up, only behind Bayer, and was not promoted to the first division. In 1995, the club played in the
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca (Carioca Championship), officially known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro (Port., Rio de Janeiro State Championship), was started in 1906 and is the annual football championship in the state of Rio de Janeiro, B ...
's top level for the first time in history. The club finished in the 6th position of its group, so, Barreira failed to qualify to the second phase, but also avoided the relegation tournament. In the first phase's first stage the club finished in the 6th position, and in the second stage the club finished in the 7th position.
In 1996, the club again played in the Campeonato Carioca. Barreira finished in the 10th position in Taça Guanabara (which is the competition's first stage), and in the 11th position in Taça Rio (the competition's second stage).
In 1997, Barreira finished 12th in Taça Guanabara (last place), so the club was relegated and did not play in Taça Rio.
Boavista
On March 10, 2004, a group of businessmen assumed the club's control, and renamed the club to its current name, Boavista Sport Club. The club's logo was also changed. However, the colors remained the same. In 2006, the club won its first title as Boavista, the Campeonato Carioca Segunda Divisão, being promoted to the following year's first division. In the final, the club beat Macaé Esporte. In the first leg, on June 25, 2006, Boavista won 2–1, at Estádio Cláudio Moacyr Azevedo, Macaé city. On July 2, 2006, at Estádio Eucy de Resende Mendonça, Boavista and Macaé drew 0–0.Achievements
Regional
* Campeonato Carioca Série A2: ** Winners: 2006 * Campeonato Carioca Série B1: ** Winners: 1991 * Copa Rio: ** Winners: 2017Kit manufacturer and shirt sponsors
Current squad
'Out on loan
First-team staff
Stadium
The club's home matches are usually played at Estádio Elcyr Resende de Mendonça, which has a maximum capacity of 10,000 people.Club colors
The club's colors are green, and white.Mascot
Boavista's mascot is a firefly.References
External links
Boavista Sport Club official website
{{Campeonato Carioca Association football clubs established in 1961 Football clubs in Rio de Janeiro (state) 1961 establishments in Brazil