Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural

Veranópolis
Full name Veranópolis Esporte Clube
Recreativo e Cultural
Nickname(s) VEC, Pentacolor
Founded 1992
Ground Antônio David Farina
(Capacity: 8,000)
Home colours
Away colours

Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural, usually known simply as Veranópolis is a Brazilian football club from Veranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul.

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History

On January 15, 1992 [1], Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural was founded, after two local clubs, Dalban and Veranense, fused.[2]

In 1993, Veranópolis, managed by Tite,[3] won the Campeonato Gaúcho Second Level.[4]

In 2007, the club, managed by Paulo Porto, reached the Campeonato Gaúcho semifinals, where the club was defeated by Juventude of Caxias do Sul.[5]

Club colors and nickname

The club's colors are blue, green, red, yellow [6] and white.[1] Because of its colors, Veranópolis is nicknamed Pentacolor (meaning five colors).[7] The club is also nicknamed by the acronym VEC.[1]

Stadium

Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural's home stadium is Antônio David Farina stadium, located in Medianeira neighborhood [8], with a maximum capacity of 8,000 people.[1]

Noted players

Achievements

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