Puntarenas FC - last updated on 3 August 2008
(Courtesy of Johnny Beaufays)
Club name: Puntarenas Fútbol Club Sociedad Anónima Deportiva
Foundation: June 30th 2004
City: Puntarenas
Colours: Orange and black
Website: www.pfc.co.cr
Honours:
Copa Interclubes UNCAF - 1 (2006)
A bit of history:
The club was founded in 2004, and is basically a spinoff of the A.D. Municipal Puntarenas founded in January 9, 1952 which until 2002 had spent 34 seasons in the Primera División de Costa Rica. A.D. Municipal Puntarenas won their first and only division title in the 1986 season against LD Alajuelense, they also finished second three more times. Now playing in the second division "Liga de Ascenso" (LIFUSE).
Puntarenas F.C. counts with the supporter group "La Samba Primeira" that brings cheers and music to the local games. Puntarenas F.C. played its first game on August 22, 2004 in Estadio Miguel "Lito" Pérez, beating Asociación Deportiva Belén 2-1. They have become one of the most important teams in the Primera División de Costa Rica , being in the first 3 places in their first 3 years as a new team, starting a rivalry with Deportivo Saprissa and LD Alajuelense the most important teams in the country. According to IFFHS Club World Ranking, Puntarenas F.C. ranks 342 (285) in the World, making them one of the best squads in Costa Rica and in the UNCAF region.
Club crests: (roll on the crest to get more informations)
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