Alegrense Futebol Clube, commonly known as Alegrense, is a Brazilian

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club based in Alegre, Espírito Santo state. They competed in the

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twice.

History

The club was founded on January 30, 1971. They won the

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in 2001 and in 2002. Alegrense was eliminated in the first round in the

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, and by

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in the 2003 edition of the cup.

Honours

: ** Winners (2): 2001, 2002

Stadium

Alegrense Futebol Clube play their home games at Estádio Benedito Teixeira Leão. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 5,000 people.

References

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