F.C. Arouca
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Full name | Futebol Clube de Arouca | ||
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Founded | 1951 | ||
Ground | Estádio Municipal, Arouca, Aveiro, Portugal | ||
Capacity | 2,500 | ||
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Manager | ![]() | ||
League | Primeira Liga | ||
2012–13 | Segunda Liga, 2nd (Promoted) | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Futebol Clube de Arouca is a Portuguese football club based in Arouca, Aveiro District. Founded on 25 December 1951 it currently plays in Primeira Liga, holding home games at Estádio Municipal de Arouca, with a 2,500-seat capacity.
History
Founded on Christmas day 1951,[1] Arouca spent the first five decades of its existence in the Aveiro regional leagues. In only two years (2006–08) it managed to reach the third division, being managed by television (RTP) presenter Jorge Gabriel for a few months during that timeframe.[2]
In 2010–11, after winning the third level championship, Arouca competed for the first time ever in division two, finishing in a respectable fifth position. In the season's Portuguese Cup the club faced top division powerhouse S.L. Benfica, losing 1–5 at Estádio da Luz.
Arouca managed its fourth promotion in only seven years at the end of 2012–13, reaching the Portuguese top flight for the first time in its history.[3] Subsequently the Arouca Municipality awarded the club the Medal of Gold Merit for its achievement,[4] with the organization also being granted extra financial means to renovate and expand its stadium.[5]
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours
- Portuguese Second Division: 2009–10
- Portuguese Third Division: 2007–08
- Aveiro Regional League: 2006–07
League and cup history
Season | Div. | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Cup | League Cup | Notes |
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2000–01 | 5DS | 1 | 30 | – | – | – | – | – | 62 | Promoted | ||
2001–02 | 3DS | 1 | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 44 | 60 | 39 | Round 1 | Relegated | |
2002–03 | 5DS | 1 | 38 | – | – | – | – | – | 89 | Promoted | ||
2003–04 | 3DS | 15 | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 41 | 46 | 75 | Round 2 | Relegated | |
2004–05 | 5DS | 3 | 38 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 54 | 29 | 75 | |||
2005–06 | 5DS | 5 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 68 | 42 | 65 | |||
2006–07 | 5DS | 1 | 34 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 67 | 18 | 81 | Promoted | ||
2007–08 | 3DS | 1 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 40 | 20 | 48 | Round 2 | Promoted | |
2008–09 | 2DS | 7 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 23 | 29 | Round 4 | ||
2009–10 | 2DS | 1 | 30 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 41 | 23 | 57 | Round 2 | Promoted | |
2010–11 | 2H | 5 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 47 | 41 | 43 | Round 3 | Second Group Stage | |
2011–12 | 2H | 13 | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 32 | 36 | 34 | Round 2 | First Group Stage | |
2012–13 | 2H | 2 | 42 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 65 | 48 | 73 | Quarter Finals | First Group Stage | Promoted |
Last updated: 25 May 2013
Div. = Division; 1D = Portuguese League; 2H = Liga de Honra; 2DS/2D = Portuguese Second Division
3DS = Portuguese Third Division; 5DS = AF Aveiro First Division
Pos. = Position; Pl = Match played; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Lost; GS = Goal Scored; GA = Goal Against; P = Points
Managers
Henrique Nunes (Dec 2009–Sept 11)
Vítor Oliveira (Sept 2011–1?)
Pedro Emanuel (2013–)
References
- ^ "História" (in Portuguese). Arouca's official website. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Jorge Gabriel não esquece passagem por Arouca (Jorge Gabriel does not forget time in Arouca); Metro News, 17 June 2008 Template:Pt icon
- ^ Vitor Oliveira: o especialista das subidas (Vitor Oliveira: the promotion specialist); Record, 12 May 2013 Template:Pt icon
- ^ Câmara de Arouca atribui medalha de mérito ao clube (Arouca City Hall gives medal of merit to club); Record, 4 June 2013 Template:Pt icon
- ^ Arouca: estádio renovado em contrarrelógio (Arouca: renovated stadium against the clock); Mais Futebol, 18 May 2013 Template:Pt icon