Barras Futebol Club, commonly known as Barras, is a Brazilian

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club based in Barras, Piauí state. They competed in the Série C twice and competed in the

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once.

History

The club was founded on November 15, 2004. Barras won the

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in 2008. They competed in the Série C in

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, when they reached the Final Stage, finishing in the 7th position, but failing to gain promotion to the following year's Série B, and in

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, when they were eliminated in the First Stage of the competition. Barras will play against

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in the First Round of the

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Honours

** Winners (1): 2008 ** Runners-up (3): 2006, 2007, 2010 * Copa Piauí ** Winners (1): 2007 * Campeonato Piauiense Second Division ** Winners (1): 2005 * Torneio Início do Piauí ** Winners (1): 2011

Stadium

Barras Futebol Club play their home games at Estádio Juca Fortes. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 4,870 people.

References

External links

Official website
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