Panamá Viejo F.C. was a

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team founded in 1978 and based in

Panamá Viejo Panamá Viejo ( English: "Old Panama"), also known as Panamá la Vieja, is the remaining part of the original Panama City, the former capital of Panama, which was destroyed in 1671 by the Welsh privateer Henry Morgan. It is located in the suburb ...

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. The club was a regular participant in the ANAPROF (now

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), and in their final season the ''Cangrejeros'' won the 2000–01 championship. They succumbed to financial problems at the end of 2001.

History

Panamá Viejo was founded in 1978, and become a frequent participant in the ANAPROF. During the 2000–01 season, they enjoyed their most memorable success, reaching the championship final for the very first time. There, they met

Tauro F.C. The Tauro Fútbol Club is a professional soccer club based in the district of Pedregal east of Panama City, Panama. It was founded on 22 September 1984 and has participated in the Liga Panameña de Fútbol, Panamanian Football League (LPF) since ...

, the defending champions and aiming at their fourth championship in five years. Panama Viejo, however, entered with one of their strongest teams ever. Theirs was a lineup that featured Panamanian internationals like tall striker

Anel Canales Anel Alejandro Canales Madrid (born March 15, 1978) is a association football, football forward who most recently played for C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo, Luis Ángel Firpo of the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño, Second Division of El Salva ...

, winger Víctor Herrera, attacking midfielder Ricardo Phillips, midfielder

Blas Pérez Blas Antonio Pérez Ortega (born 13 March 1981) is a Panamanian former professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Dallas Sidekicks in the Major Arena Soccer League. Club career Pérez began his career in his native Panama with P ...

, young defensive midfielder

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, and keeper

Óscar McFarlane Óscar Emilio McFarlane Ortega (born 29 November 1980) is a Panamanian football goalkeeper for the San Francisco of the LPF. Club career Nicknamed ''La Bruja'', McFarlane played for several local clubs before embarking on a lengthy spell at ...

. They were managed by

Gary Stempel Gary Stempel (born 26 January 1957) is a Panamanian Association football, football Coach (sport), manager. Career Prior to his move to Panama, Stempel was a community outreach officer with London club Millwall F.C., Millwall. He enjoyed his gre ...

. The final match between Panamá Viejo and Tauro FC went down as one of the greatest finals in the history of ANAPROF. Tauro scored first, but thanks to two Erick Martinez goals Panamá Viejo was able to go ahead 3–1. Tauro rallied to equalize the tie at 3-3, but Rodney Ramos's extra time penalty won the match for Panamá Viejo. It was Panamá Viejo's only title. The club was family owned, and when they were unable to find a sponsor for the ensuing season, the owners decided to seek a merger. Ironically, they merged with Tauro FC. Unfortunately for the ''Cangrejeros'', in 2001 they suffered financial problems and they were forced to merge with Tauro whereby they ceased to exist.‘Cangrejeros’ de Panamá Viejo: Gloria del fútbol
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Honors

* ANAPROF: 1 :: 2000–01

Notable former players

* Alberto Blanco *

* Víctor Herrera *

Juan Jesús Julio ''Juan'' is a given name, the Spanish and Manx versions of '' John''. The name is of Hebrew origin and has the meaning "God has been gracious." It is very common in Spain and in other Spanish-speaking countries around the world and in the Phili ...

* Ricardo Phillips *

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Notable former managers

(1998–2001)Un joven rival•Panamá Viejo es un equipo joven y entusiasta, guiado por un entrenador que conoce a la perfección las virtudes y los defectos de sus jugadores
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References

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