Anápolis Futebol Clube

Anápolis Futebol Clube, also known as Anápolis, are a Brazilian football team from Anápolis, Goiás. They competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Parallel Tournament in 1986 and in the Série C in 2008.

Full nameAnápolis Futebol Clube
Nickname(s)Tricolor da Boa Vista (Boa Vista's Tricolour)
Galo da Comarca (District Rooster)
Founded1 May 1946 (1946-05-01)
GroundEstádio Jonas Duarte
Capacity14,400
PresidentAdemir Marinho
Head coachAlan George
LeagueCampeonato Brasileiro Série D
Campeonato Goiano
2016
2016		Série D, 16th
Goiano, Runners-up

History

They were founded on 1 May 1946 as União Esportiva Operária, changing the name to Anápolis Futebol Clube five years later, after Anápolis Sport Club became defunct.[1] The club won the Campeonato Goiano in 1965.[1] Anápolis competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Parallel Tournament in 1986, when they were eliminated in the first stage after finishing in the fourth place of their group.[2] Anápolis competed in the Série C in 2008, when they were eliminated in the first stage, after finishing in their group's third place.[3]

Stadium

Anápolis play their home games at Estádio Jonas Duarte.[4] The stadium has a maximum capacity of 20,000 people.[4]

Achievements
  • Campeonato Goiano:
    • Winners (1): 1965
  • Campeonato Goiano Second Level:
    • Winners (2): 1990, 2012

Rival

Associação Atlética Anapolina is Anápolis rival.[5]

References
  1. "Anápolis Futebol Clube" (in Portuguese). Arquivo de Clubes. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
  2. "Brazil 1986 Championship – Copa Brasil". RSSSF. 18 May 2008. Archived from the original on 30 September 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
  3. "Brazil 2008 Championship – Third Level (Série C)". RSSSF. 16 December 2008. Archived from the original on 19 August 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
  4. "Estádio Municipal Jonas Duarte" (in Portuguese). Templos do Futebol. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
  5. "Clássico em Anápolis" (in Portuguese). Diário da Manhã. 8 February 2009. Archived from the original on 13 February 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
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