Ponte Preta
Fixtures
| Brazil Serie B | 04/21 21:00 | 1 |
Ponte Preta
vs
Coritiba
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| Brazil Serie B | 04/28 21:00 | 2 |
Goias
vs
Ponte Preta
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| Brazil Serie B | 05/06 23:00 | 3 |
Ponte Preta
vs
Amazonas FC
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| Brazil Serie B | 05/11 18:00 | 4 |
Operario PR
vs
Ponte Preta
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| Brazil Serie B | 05/14 18:00 | 5 |
Ponte Preta
vs
Santos
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| Brazil Serie B | 05/18 18:00 | 6 |
Chapecoense
vs
Ponte Preta
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Results
| Brazil Campeonato Paulista | 03/16 21:00 | 3 |
[1] Palmeiras
v
Ponte Preta
[2]
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L | 5-1 | |
| Brazil Campeonato Paulista | 03/10 19:00 | 12 |
[4] Santo Andre
v
Ponte Preta
[2]
|
L | 1-0 | |
| Brazil Campeonato Paulista | 03/03 20:00 | 11 |
[2] Ponte Preta
v
Novorizontino
[2] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Brazil Campeonato Paulista | 02/25 23:00 | 10 |
[4] Corinthians
v
Ponte Preta
[3]
|
W | 0-1 | |
| Brazil Campeonato Paulista | 02/17 23:00 | 9 |
[2] Ponte Preta
v
Ituano
[2] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Brazil Campeonato Paulista | 02/15 00:30 | 8 |
[1] Bragantino
v
Ponte Preta
[2]
|
L | 1-0 | |
| Brazil Campeonato Paulista | 02/10 21:00 | 7 |
[2] Ponte Preta
v
Sao Paulo
[1] 
|
W | 2-0 | |
| Brazil Campeonato Paulista | 02/07 22:00 | 6 |
[4] Botafogo SP
v
Ponte Preta
[3]
|
W | 0-3 | |
| Brazil Campeonato Paulista | 02/04 23:00 | 5 |
[3] Ponte Preta
v
Sao Bernardo
[3] 
|
D | 3-3 | |
| Brazil Campeonato Paulista | 01/31 22:30 | 4 |
[2] Portuguesa
v
Ponte Preta
[4]
|
W | 0-2 | |
| Brazil Campeonato Paulista | 01/28 19:00 | 3 |
[4] Ponte Preta
v
Inter de Limeira
[4] 
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Brazil Campeonato Paulista | 01/25 22:30 | 2 |
[1] Santos
v
Ponte Preta
[3]
|
L | 3-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 57 | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Draws | 22 | 13 | 9 |
| Losses | 22 | 8 | 14 |
| Goals for | 42 | 22 | 20 |
| Goals against | 55 | 22 | 33 |
| Clean sheets | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| Failed to score | 27 | 13 | 14 |
Wikipedia - Associação Atlética Ponte Preta
Associação Atlética Ponte Preta (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐsosjɐˈsɐ̃w ɐˈtlɛtʃikɐ ˈpõtʃi ˈpɾetɐ]), commonly referred to as simply Ponte Preta, is a Brazilian association football club in Campinas, São Paulo. They currently play in the Série B, the second tier of Brazilian football, as well as in the Campeonato Paulista Série A1, the top tier of the São Paulo state football league.
Ponte Preta is also known as Macaca. Ponte Preta's biggest rival is from the same city, Guarani, against whom matches are known as derby campineiro (dérbi campineiro in Portuguese). They are known as "pontepretanos". Ponte Preta is the second oldest football team established in Brazil still in activity, founded on August 11, 1900, the oldest being Sport Club Rio Grande, of Rio Grande do Sul.
History
Ponte Preta was founded on August 11, 1900, by Colégio Culto à Ciência students Miguel do Carmo (nicknamed "Migué"), Luiz Garibaldi Burghi, (nicknamed "Gigette") and Antonio de Oliveira (nicknamed "Tonico Campeão"), nearby a black painted wood railroad bridge, so the name Ponte Preta (which means "black bridge", in English). Ponte Preta's first president was Pedro Vieira da Silva.
The team's history is directly intertwined with the railroad business that was flourishing in its city of Campinas. Most of the people involved with the foundation of the team were residents of the working-class neighbourhood by the railroad. One of the team's first nicknames was the "Train of August 11th". Ponte's stadium, the Estádio Moisés Lucarelli, is located right by the railroad in a way where it is possible to see it when inside the stadium, and according to the fans, when the train passes by during a game, it is a sign of good luck to come for the team.
Ponte Preta is recognized, by FIFA, as one of the first teams in the Americas to accept black players, since its foundation in 1900. The club claims to be the first football team ever to have a black player in their roster, that player being the before mentioned Miguel do Carmo, who was part of their first squad. It is also the first countryside team to play a national competition, in 1970.
Pelé's last match in Brazil was against Ponte Preta. On September 2, 1974, at Vila Belmiro stadium, Santos defeated Ponte Preta 2–0.
Ponte Preta lost the Campeonato Paulista final to Corinthians in 1977 in a controversial game that ended in a 2–1 final score.[] Rui Rey, an important piece of the Ponte Preta team, was shown a red card early in the game. Ponte Preta were considered the favorites for the championship that year.
On November 27, 2013, at the Romildo Ferreira stadium, Ponte Preta reached the 2013 Sudamericana final by defeating São Paulo (4–2 on aggregate) in the semi-finals. It was a historical time for the club, which was playing its first international cup. The final was against Lanús, a Traditional Argentine team, with Ponte Preta finishing as runner-up.
Ponte Preta has a strong presence in Brazilian football, having competed in the top divisions of the national league for many years. The team has also had success in various regional and national tournaments, showcasing their talent and determination on the pitch.
The club's home matches are played at the Estádio Moisés Lucarelli, which has a capacity of over 19,000 spectators. The stadium is known for its electric atmosphere during matches, with fans cheering on their beloved team with fervor.
Ponte Preta has a reputation for developing talented players and playing an attractive style of football. They have a history of producing top-quality players who have gone on to have successful careers both domestically and internationally.
Overall, Ponte Preta is a respected and well-established team in Brazilian football, with a proud history and a bright future ahead. Their dedication to the sport and commitment to excellence make them a formidable opponent on the field.