Sport Club Gaúcho , also known as Gaúcho, is a Brazilian
soccer
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club based in
Passo Fundo, Brazil.
History
This club was founded on May 12, 1918
to serve the central plateau in the northern region of
Rio Grande do Sul
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. Gaúcho won twice the
lower divisions of the
Campeonato Gaúcho (the Rio Grande do Sul state league), in 1966 and 1977.
In 1980s the club played in the first division of state league, but, lacking sponsorship, generally finished in the middle rankings.
In 2000, Gaúcho faced financial difficulties. While the club had historically weathered such downsizings in the past, the 2000 difficulties resulted in the loss of access to their stadium. Lacking municipal support and facing mounting debts, the club folded in 2005. Responding to popular support, the club was revived in 2009.
Achievements
Campeonato Gaúcho
*
Second Division championship 3 times: 1966, 1977 and 1984
* Second Division second place: 1965 and 2005
* Third Division championship: 2000
*
Copa FGF second place: 2004
*
Municipal Competition League
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championship 15 times: 1926, 1927, 1928, 1938, 1939, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1954, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967
Stadium
Gaúcho play their home games at
Arena Wolmar Salton
The Arena Wolmar Salton also Arena Gaúcho called, is a stadium under construction belonging to the Sport Club Gaúcho football club, located in the city of Passo Fundo, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
History
After a turbulent period, with ...
. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 8,000 people.
Rankings
;
CBF
* Place: 360th
* Score: 1 point
;
FGF
* Place: 20th
* Score: 360 points
Rivalry
Gaúcho's principal rivalry is with
Esporte Clube Passo Fundo
Esporte Clube Passo Fundo, commonly referred to as Passo Fundo, is a Brazilian football club based in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul. It currently plays in Campeonato Gaúcho Série A2, the second level of the Rio Grande do Sul state football lea ...
, against whom they play in the "Planalto Médio Derby".
References
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Association football clubs established in 1918
Football clubs in Rio Grande do Sul
1918 establishments in Brazil