Ji-Paraná Futebol Clube

Ji-Paraná Futebol Clube, commonly referred to as Ji-Paraná (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʒipaɾɐˈna]), is a Brazilian football club based in Ji-Paraná, Rondônia. The club competes in the Campeonato Rondoniense Série A, the top division in the Rondônia state football league system.

Ji-Paraná
Full nameJi-Paraná Futebol Clube
Nickname(s)Galo da BR
Galo Azul
Founded22 April 1991 (1991-04-22)
GroundBiancão
Capacity5,000[1]
PresidentJosé Carlos Vitor
LeagueCampeonato Rondoniense Série A
2022Rondoniense Segunda Divisão, 2nd of 3 (promoted)
WebsiteClub website

The club is Rondônia's most successful club still in activity.

As of 2022, Ji-Paraná is the fifth-best ranked team from Rondônia in CBF's national club ranking, being placed 170th overall.[2]

History

On April 22, 1991, Ji-Paraná was founded.[3]

On August 18, 1991, the club played its first official match, against Operário of Rondônia. The Campeonato Rondoniense match was played in Pimenta Bueno, and ended in a 1-1 draw.[4]

On September 18, 1991, the club won its first match. The club beat Colorado of Rondônia 3-1, in Cerejeiras.[4]

On December 15, 1991, Ji-Paraná won the Campeonato Rondoniense, its first title. The club beat Ferroviário of Rondônia in the final. The competition's top goalscorer was Itamar, of Ji-Paraná.[5]

In 1992, the club disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C for the first time. Ji-Paraná was eliminated in the first stage, after finishing in the group's last position.[6] The club also disputed Copa do Brasil for the first time in that year, and was eliminated in the first stage by Grêmio.[7]

In 1995, Ji-Paraná disputed again the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. The club was eliminated by Atlético Goianiense in the quarterfinals.[8]

In 1996, Ji-Paraná reached the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C third stage. The club was eliminated by Nacional of Amazonas.[9]

In 1997, the club reached the fourth stage of the Série C. Juventus of São Paulo eliminated the club.[10]

In 1999,[11] 2002,[12] 2004 [13] and 2005,[14] Ji-Paraná disputed the Série C. In all those seasons the club was eliminated in the first stage.

In 2000, the club reached Copa do Brasil's second stage. It was the club's all-time best performance in the competition. Ji-Paraná was eliminated by Bahia in that year.[15]

Titles

Stadium

The club's home matches are usually played at Biancão stadium,[3] which has a maximum capacity of 3,000 people.[16] Ji-Paraná also plays at pt:Biancão, which has a maximum capacity of 5,000 people.[17]

Nickname

Ji-Paraná is nicknamed Jipa, which is a syllabic abbreviation of the club's name.[18] Another club's nickname is Galo da BR, meaning Rooster of the BR. BR is the name of a highway [19]

Colors

The club's colors are blue, white and red.[3]

Mascot

Ji-Paraná's mascot is a rooster (galo in Portuguese language).[18]

References
  1. "Cadastro Nacional de Estádios de Futebol" (PDF). CBF. 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  2. "RNC - Ranking Nacional dos Clubes 2022" (PDF). Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. 16 December 2021.
  3. Arquivo de Clubes Archived January 1, 2013, at archive.today
  4. Ji-Paraná matches at RSSSF
  5. "1991 Campeonato Rondoniense at RSSSF". Archived from the original on 21 February 2007. Retrieved 6 July 2006.
  6. 1992 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF Archived December 13, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  7. 1992 Copa do Brasil at RSSSF Archived August 26, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  8. 1995 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF Archived February 7, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  9. 1996 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF Archived November 14, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  10. 1997 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF Archived August 21, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  11. "1999 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF". Archived from the original on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 6 July 2006.
  12. 2002 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF Archived September 9, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  13. 2004 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF Archived September 9, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  14. 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF Archived August 18, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  15. 2000 Copa do Brasil at RSSSF Archived December 24, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  16. Estádio Vera Cruz at Templos do Futebol
  17. Biancão at Templos do Futebol
  18. "Comentários.com". Archived from the original on 30 June 2006. Retrieved 6 July 2006.
  19. Ji-Paraná assume a liderança do Estadual 2006 - Futebol do Norte Archived March 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine (retrieved on July 6, 2006)
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