Club Atlético Claypole is an

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club located in

Claypole, Buenos Aires Claypole is an Argentine city located in the southern part of the Almirante Brown Partido, Buenos Aires Province with a population of 41,176 (). History The lands were purchased by the Franciscan Congregation to establish a farm and provide prod ...

. The team currently plays in

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, the 5th level of the

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History

The club was founded on October 1, 1923. It is claimed that kit uniform was inspired by English side

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even though Sunderland have worn a red and white kit since 1887. Claypole gained the affiliation to

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in 1978 and obtained its first title in 1997. Claypole and Victoriano Arenas played a match in 2011 where all 22 players on the pitch and a combination of 14 subs and coaches received red cards, for a total of 36. This is the most red cards ever issued in a senior level game.

Players

Titles

(2): 1996–97, 2020

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Claypole Association football clubs established in 1923 Football clubs in Buenos Aires Province 1923 establishments in Argentina