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Puntarenas F.C.
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Full namePuntarenas Fútbol Club
Sociedad Anónima Deportiva
Nickname(s)Chuchequeros, Naranjas or Porteños
FoundedJune 30, 2004
GroundEstadio Lito Pérez
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Capacity4,105
ChairmanCosta Rica Adrián Castro
ManagerBrazil Gilberto Pereira Dos Santos
LeaguePrimera División de Costa Rica - UNAFUT
Clausura 2008
Current Position		4th Group A - 7th League

Puntarenas F.C. . is a Costa Rican football club, currently competing in the Primera División de Costa Rica (UNAFUT). The team plays its home games in the Estadio Miguel "Lito" Pérez nicknamed “Olla Mágica” ("Pressure Cooker") in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, known by that name because of the high temperatures of the zone and the unstopping support from the fans along the games.


History

The club was founded in 2004, and is basically a spinoff of the A.D. Municipal Puntarenas founded in January 9, 1952 which until 2002 had spent 34 seasons in the Primera División de Costa Rica. A.D. Municipal Puntarenas won their first and only division title in the 1986 season against LD Alajuelense, they also finished second three more times. Now playing in the second division "Liga de Ascenso" (LIFUSE).

Puntarenas F.C. counts with the supporter group "La Samba Primeira" that brings cheers and music to the local games. Puntarenas F.C. played its first game on August 22, 2004 in Estadio Miguel "Lito" Pérez, beating Asociación Deportiva Belén 2-1. They have become one of the most important teams in the Primera División de Costa Rica , being in the first 3 places in their first 3 years as a new team, starting a rivalry with Deportivo Saprissa and LD Alajuelense the most important teams in the country. According to IFFHS Club World Ranking, Puntarenas F.C. ranks 342 (285) in the World, making them one of the best squads in Costa Rica and in the UNCAF region.

Crest

On February 15, 2008 Puntarenas F.C. unveiled its new crest and mascot at an event at Capitán Moreno, a local restaurant. "Sharkman" is represented by a shark and Costa Rican media has dub the team "Los Tiburones", but note the team's name remains the same. The colors of the Puntarenas F.C. crest are orange, black and white.


Home stadium

Puntarenas F.C. plays its home matches at Estadio Municipal de Puntarenas Miguel "Lito" Pérez (2004–)

Current squad 2007/08

The players and numbers are established according to the official website: www.pfc.co.cr

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Belize BLZ Shane Moody-Orio
2 DF Costa Rica CRC Sherman Vásquez
4 DF Costa Rica CRC Erick Sánchez
5 DF Costa Rica CRC Rafael Núñez
6 DF Costa Rica CRC Roberto Wong (Captain)
7 MF Costa Rica CRC Kevin Sancho
8 FW Brazil BRA Jorge Barbosa
9 FW Costa Rica CRC Ricardo García
10 MF Costa Rica CRC Randy Cubero
12 MF Costa Rica CRC José Macotelo
13 MF Costa Rica CRC Rafael Rodriguez
15 DF Costa Rica CRC Eduardo Gómez
14 DF Costa Rica CRC Dario Delgado
16 MF Costa Rica CRC Rashid Gómez
17 FW Costa Rica CRC Álvaro Guerrero
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 FW Costa Rica CRC Athim Rooper
19 MF Costa Rica CRC Rodrigo Cordero
20 MF Costa Rica CRC Rodolfo Arnáez
21 FW Costa Rica CRC Emmanuel Campos
22 GK Costa Rica CRC Daniel Cambronero
24 DF Costa Rica CRC Carlos Espinoza
28 GK Costa Rica CRC Bryan Zamora
26 MF Costa Rica CRC Jose Garro
27 MF Costa Rica CRC Josimar Arias
29 DF Costa Rica CRC Denis Marshall
33 FW Costa Rica CRC Edgar Greaves
38 DF Costa Rica CRC Dave Myrie
62 FW Costa Rica CRC Andy Herron
77 FW Costa Rica CRC Kurt Bernard

Notable players


Costa Rican National Championships

Primera División de Costa Rica Copa UNAFUT:

  • Champion (0):
  • Runner-Up (1): 2005/2006
  • Third Place (1): 2006/2007


Primera División de Costa Rica Short-Tournament Championships

  • Apertura
    • Champion (0):
    • Runner-Up (0):
  • Clausura
    • Champion (0):
    • Runner-Up (0):

International Tournament Championships

Copa Interclubes UNCAF:

  • Champion (1): 2006

International Competitions

CONCACAF Champions' Cup

  • 2007 Quarterfinals v. Houston Dynamo -- 0:1, 2:0 (Dynamo advances 2:1 on aggregate)


Copa Interclubes UNCAF:

  • 2006 First Round v. Hankook Verdes -- 5:0, 1:1 (Puntarenas FC advances 6:1 on aggregate)
  • 2006 Quarterfinals v. Alajuelense -- 0:3, 2:0 (Puntarenas FC advances 5:0 on aggregate)
  • 2006 Semifinals v. Marquense -- 2:0, 0:0 (Puntarenas FC qualify 2:0 on aggregate)
  • 2006 Final v. Olimpia -- 3:2, 1:0-1:3 (Puntarenas FC Champion and qualify to 2007 CONCACAF Champion's Cup)
  • 2007 First Round v. FC Belize -- 3:0, 0:0 (Puntarenas FC advances 3:0 on aggregate)
  • 2007 Quarterfinals v. Saprissa -- 1:1, 2:1 (Saprissa advances 3:2 on aggregate)

Year-by-year

Year Winter Season Apertura Summer Season Clausura Aggregate Copa UNAFUT Copa Interclubes
UNCAF 		CONCACAF
Champions' Cup 		CONCACAF
Champions League 		FIFA
Club World Cup
2004/2005 5th, Group A Not qualified 4th, Group A Not qualified 9th Place Not qualified Not qualified Not qualified Not qualified
2005/2006 2nd, Group A Semifinals 1st, Group A Semifinals 2nd Place Runner-Up 2005 Not qualified 2005 Not qualified 2005 Not qualified
2006/2007 2nd, Group A Semifinals 2nd, Group A Semifinals 3rd Place Third Place 2006 Champions 2007 Quarterfinals 2007 Not qualified
2007/2008 4th, Group A Not qualified 2007 Quarterfinals 2008 Not qualified Started in 2008 2008 Not qualified
2008/2009 Defunct 2008
  • Costa Rica - List of Champions and Runners Up RSSSF

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