Ji-Paraná Futebol Clube, commonly referred to as Ji-Paraná (), is a Brazilian football club based in Ji-Paraná, Rondônia. The club competes in the Campeonato Rondoniense Série A, the top division in the Rondônia state football league system.
The club is Rondônia's most successful club still in activity.
As of 2022, Ji-Paraná is the fifth-best ranked team from Rondônia in CBF's national club ranking, being placed 170th overall.
History On 22 April 1991, Ji-Paraná was founded.Arquivo de Clubes
On 18 August 1991, the club played its first official match, against Operário of Rondônia. The Campeonato Rondoniense match was played in Pimenta Bueno, and ended in a 1-1 draw.Ji-Paraná matches at RSSSF
On 18 September 1991, the club won its first match. The club beat Colorado of Rondônia 3-1, in Cerejeiras.
On 15 December 1991, Ji-Paraná won the Campeonato Rondoniense, its first title. The club beat Ferroviário of Rondônia in the final. The competition's top goalscorer was Itamar, of Ji-Paraná.
In 1992, the club disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C for the first time. Ji-Paraná was eliminated in the first stage, after finishing in the group's last position.1992 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF The club also disputed Copa do Brasil for the first time in that year, and was eliminated in the first stage by Grêmio.1992 Copa do Brasil at RSSSF
In 1995, Ji-Paraná disputed again the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. The club was eliminated by Atlético Goianiense in the quarterfinals.1995 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF
In 1996, Ji-Paraná reached the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C third stage. The club was eliminated by Nacional of Amazonas.1996 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF
In 1997, the club reached the fourth stage of the Série C. Juventus of São Paulo eliminated the club.1997 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF
In 1999, 2002,2002 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF 2004 2004 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF and 2005,2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF Ji-Paraná disputed the Série C. In all those seasons the club was eliminated in the first stage.
In 2000, the club reached Copa do Brasil's second stage. It was the club's all-time best performance in the competition. Ji-Paraná was eliminated by Bahia in that year.2000 Copa do Brasil at RSSSF
Honours Campeonato Rondoniense Winners (9): 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2012 Runners-up (5): 1994, 2004, 2005, 2019, 2023 Copa Rondônia Winners (1): 2001 Campeonato Rondoniense Second Division Winners (1): 2011
Stadium The club's home matches are usually played at Biancão stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 3,000 people.Estádio Vera Cruz at Templos do Futebol Ji-Paraná also plays at :pt:Biancão, which has a maximum capacity of 5,000 people.Biancão at Templos do Futebol
Nickname Ji-Paraná is nicknamed Jipa, which is a syllabic abbreviation of the club's name. Another club's nickname is Galo da BR, meaning Rooster of the BR. BR is the name of a highway Ji-Paraná assume a liderança do Estadual 2006 - Futebol do Norte (retrieved on 6 July 2006)
Colors The club's colors are blue, white and red.
Mascot Ji-Paraná's mascot is a rooster (galo in Portuguese language).
References
External links at Arquivo de Clubes (archived)