São Gabriel Futebol Clube, commonly known as São Gabriel, was a Brazilian

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club based in São Gabriel, Rio Grande do Sul state. They competed in the

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once.

History

The club was founded in 2000 after two local clubs, named Sociedade Esportiva e Recreativa São Gabriel and Grêmio Esportivo Gabrielense, merged. São Gabriel won the Torneio Cidade de São Gabriel in 2004 and in 2006. The club competed in the

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, when they were eliminated in the Second Round by Palmeiras, after eliminating Figueirense in the First Round.

Honours

State

* Campeonato Gaúcho Série A2 ** Runners-up (2): 1980, 2001

City

* Torneio Cidade de São Gabriel ** Winners (2): 2004, 2006

Stadium

São Gabriel Futebol Clube play their home games at Estádio Sílvio de Faria Correia. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 8,500 people.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sao Gabriel Futebol Clube Association football clubs established in 2000 Football clubs in Rio Grande do Sul 2000 establishments in Brazil