Nacional Fast Clube

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Fast
Image:Fast Clube.gif
Full name Nacional Fast Clube
Founded 1930
Ground Estádio Ismael Benigno and Vivaldão
(Capacity 16,000 and 43,000)
League Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
2007 Eliminated in third stage
Team colours Team colours Team colours
Team colours
Team colours
 
Home colours

Nacional Fast Clube, usually known simply as Fast is a Brazilian football club from Manaus, Amazonas state.

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[edit] History

On July 8, 1930 [1], Nacional Fast Clube was founded by Nacional Futebol Clube former members who were dissatisfied with the club. [2] Vivaldo Lima, former president of Nacional FC, was one of the founders. [3]

In 1948, Fast won its first title [4], the Campeonato Amazonense, winning it also in the following year. [5]

In 1970, the club won its only interstate title, the Copa Norte-Nordeste North Zone, finishing ahead of Tuna Luso of Pará state, both clubs with seven points. The club then finished in Copa Norte-Nordeste's final stage third position, behind of Sport Recife and Fortaleza.

In 1977, Fast finished in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A's 24th position, ahead of big clubs such as Internacional and Fluminense. [6]

On March 9, 1980, at Vivaldão stadium, Fast played against famous United States club New York Cosmos. Carlos Alberto Torres, Beckenbauer and Chinaglia played for the American club. The 0-0 match had a 56,950 attendance, which is the stadium's current highest attendance. [7]

[edit] Titles

[edit] Idols

Nacional Fast Clube traditional home kit.
Nacional Fast Clube traditional home kit.
  • Antônio Piola
  • Carlos Alberto
  • Clodoaldo
  • Dentinho
  • Édson Piola
  • Jairzinho
  • Marialvo
  • Nego do Fast
  • Parada
  • Paulo Onety
  • Raul
  • Raulino
  • Rolinha
  • Túlio
  • Zequinha Piola

[edit] Stadium

Fast's stadium is Estádio Ismael Benigno, inaugurated in 1961, with a maximum capacity of 16,000 people. [8]

In 2002, Fast played its home matches in Tefé city. [9]

In 2006, the club played its home matches at Estádio Floro de Mendonça, located in Itacoatiara. [10] The stadium's maximum capacity is 8,000 people. [11]

Two training grounds are owned by the club. Campo do Formigão is located in Manaus, and Estádio Benvindo Siqueira is located in Tefé. [9]

[edit] Mascot

The club's mascot is called Rolo Compressor, meaning steamroller. [12]

[edit] Nickname

Fast is nicknamed Tricolor (Tricolour) [12], Tricolor de Aço (Steel Tricolour), Tricolor Cintado (Belted Tricolour) and Filho do Nacional (Nacional's Son). [2]

[edit] Club colors

The club colors are blue, red and white. [1]

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