A.D. Ovarense

Associação Desportiva Ovarense commonly known as simply as Ovarense is a Portuguese sports club from the city of Ovar, Aveiro.[1] The club was founded on 19 December 1921. It currently plays at the Estádio Marques da Silva which they have played in since 1954. The stadium also plays host to the club's reserve and youth teams.[2] As a club it is well known for its basketball team who have won nineteen major trophies since their establishment in 1970.[3] The club currently competes in the AF Aveiro Second Division following a seventh-place finish in the 2011–12 AF Aveiro Second Division season.[4]

Ovarense
Full nameAssociação Desportiva Ovarense
Nickname(s)ADO, alvinegra
Founded19 December 1921
GroundEstádio Marques da Silva, Ovar
Capacity3,200
ChairmanAntónio Godinho
ManagerTiago Leite
LeagueAF Aveiro Elite Division
2018–19AF Aveiro First Division, 2nd
WebsiteClub website

Ovarense was one of the founding members of the Aveiro Football Association along with Anadia, Beira-Mar, Bustelo, Clube dos Galitos, Espinho, Fogueirese, Paços Brandão, Sanjoanense, SC Oliveirense, Sociedade Recreio Artístico and UD Oliveirense.[5] The association was founded on 22 September 1924.[5] The club has played on various occasions in the Liga de Honra, Segunda Divisão and the Terceira Divisão.[6] Their most recent Liga de Honra appearance came in the 2005–06 Liga de Honra season.[7] Shortly after, serious financial problems led to the team's demotion to the fifth level of national football.

Honours

Notable former players

Managers

League and cup history
Season Div. Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Cup Notes
1990–91 2DS 1 342675 802459 Quarter Finals Promoted
1991–92 2H 13 3491312 384231 Round 3
1992–93 2H 7 3411149 423736 Round 3
1993–94 2H 7 34111112 434333 Round 4
1994–95 2H 8 3413912 374135 Quarter Finals
1995–96 2H 18 343626 258815 Round 3 Relegated
1996–97 2DS 7 3412148 393450 Round 3
1997–98 2DS 8 3414911 333253 Round 3
1998–99 2DS 6 3415811 423553 Round 2
1999–00 2DS 1 3822124 773778 Round 3 Promoted
2000–01 2H 11 3412517 425341 Round 4
2001–02 2H 14 34101014 425240 Round 4
2002–03 2H 9 3413714 494846 Round 4
2003–04 2H 9 34111112 515444 Round 4
2004–05 2H 12 3411815 405141 Round 3
2005–06 2H 17 346721 367225 Round 4
2008–09 2DA 1 302541 662379
2009–10 1DA 1 231841 662358
2011–12 2DA 7 241248 502640
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A. ^A Did not qualify for the 2011–12 Taça de Portugal. The club reached the third round of the 2011–12 AF Aveiro Cup.

Last updated: 18 July 2012
Div. = Division; 2H = Liga de Honra; 2DS = Portuguese Second Division; 2DA = AF Aveiro Second Division

Pos. = Position; Pl = Match played; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Lost; GS = Goal scored; GA = Goal against; P = Points

References
  1. "Ovar". ZeroZero (in Portuguese). 18 July 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  2. "Marques da Silva". ZeroZero (in Portuguese). 18 July 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  3. "Notícias" [News]. ovarensedolcevita.com (in Portuguese). 18 July 2012. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  4. "AF Aveiro 2ª Divisão Série B 2011/12". ZeroZero (in Portuguese). 18 July 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  5. "HISTÓRIA" [History]. afaveiro.pt (in Portuguese). 14 July 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  6. "Histórico no Futebol" [Football history]. adovarense.net (in Portuguese). 18 July 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  7. "II Liga 2005/2006". ZeroZero (in Portuguese). 18 July 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
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