Pinheiro Atlético Clube, simply known as Pinheiros, is a Brazilian

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club based in Pinheiro, Maranhão state. Founded in 1989, they currently play in the

Campeonato Maranhense The Campeonato Maranhense is the football league of the state of Maranhão, Brazil. Clubs 2021 First Division *Bacabal Esporte Clube *Sociedade Esportiva Juventude *Instituto de Administração de Projetos Educacionais Futebol Clube ( IAPE) * ...

History

Founded on 1 April 1989, Pinheiro played in the 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993 editions of

before going into inactivity. The club returned to an active status only in 2016, playing in the Maranhense Segunda Divisão, where they lost the title and the promotion to Americano. After finishing in the last position in the 2017 second division, Pinheiro won promotion as champions in 2018, finishing the tournament undefeated. The club remained in the first division in the following years, after finishing fifth and six in 2019 and 2020, respectively. In the 2021 edition of the Maranhense, Pinheiro reached the semifinals and were knocked out on penalties by eventual champions Sampaio Corrêa, finishing third in the competition.

Honours

Campeonato Maranhense Second Division The Campeonato Maranhense Second Division is the second tier of football league of the state of Maranhão, Brazil. Participants ''2022 edition'' List of champions Notes Titles by team Teams in bold still active. By city Ref ...

: 2018

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Pinheiro Atletico Clube Association football clubs established in 1989 Football clubs in Maranhão 1989 establishments in Brazil