Grêmio Atlético Sampaio, commonly known as GAS, is a Brazilian
football
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club based in
Caracaraí
Caracaraí () is a municipality located in the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 22,283 and its area is , making it the largest municipality in Roraima state. Caracaraí is located on the Branco River.
Overview
Caracaraí was found ...
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Roraima state. They competed in the
Série C once.
GAS is currently ranked third among Roraima teams in
CBF's national club ranking at 157th place overall. They are the best placed team in the state from outside capital Boa Vista.
History
The club was founded on June 11, 1965 in
Boa Vista, Roraima
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They competed in the
Série C in
1996
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, when they were eliminated in the First Stage of the competition.
In 2018 they started a partnership, therefore they moved to
Caracaraí
Caracaraí () is a municipality located in the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 22,283 and its area is , making it the largest municipality in Roraima state. Caracaraí is located on the Branco River.
Overview
Caracaraí was found ...
.
Stadium
Originally, Grêmio Atlético Sampaio played their home games at
Estádio Flamarion Vasconcelos (
Boa Vista), nicknamed ''Canarinho''.
The stadium has a maximum capacity of 6,000 people.
Starting from 2018, GAS play their home matches at
Estadio Vital Rodrigues
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in
Caracaraí
Caracaraí () is a municipality located in the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 22,283 and its area is , making it the largest municipality in Roraima state. Caracaraí is located on the Branco River.
Overview
Caracaraí was found ...
.
References
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Football clubs in Roraima
Association football clubs established in 1965
1965 establishments in Brazil