Esporte Clube Lemense, commonly known as Lemense, was a Brazilian

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club based in Leme,

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History

Founded on 16 June 1915, Lemense played amateur football before going into inactivity. In 1967, in an attempt to return to an active status, the club took over the colours of ''Esporte Clube Bancário'', the first team of the city to play professional football, and refounded the team on 16 April of that year. They won the

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in 1978, and the

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in 1980, and remained 13 consecutive seasons in the second division (current

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) before a change in the structure by

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moved the club down to the fourth tier. Lemense closed their football section in 2004, and saw Clube Atlético Lemense being founded in the following year to take their spot.

Achievements

: ** Winners (1): 1980 *

: ** Winners (1): 1978

Stadium

Clube Atlético Lemense played their home games at Estádio Municipal Bruno Lazzarini, nicknamed ''Brunão''. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 7,659 people.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lemense, Esporte Clube Football clubs in Brazil Association football clubs established in 1915 1915 establishments in Brazil Association football clubs disestablished in 2005