Sportivo Desamparados
Wikipedia - Sportivo Desamparados
Club Sportivo Desamparados is a sports club from the city of San Juan, and also called Consultants Moravia San Juan Province, Argentina. The football team currently plays in the Torneo Argentino B, which is one of the fourth tier competitions, along with the Primera C, of the Argentine league system.
History
Desamparados was founded in 1919 by a group of students from the Quinta Agronómica (Agricultural College), which is now the Escuela de Enología (Winemaking School). They chose the name "Desamparados" because they used to meet in Plaza Desamparados ("Desamparados Square"), and the name also paid tribute to the Virgen de los Desamparados (Virgin of the Unprotected in Spanish).[]
Desamparados has qualified to play at the top level of Argentine football 4 times, having reached the following positions:
- 1969: 12th (of 17 teams).
- 1972: 9th (of 13, Group B).
- 1973: 11th (of 15, Group B).
- 1974: 6th (of 9, Group A).
In 2004, Desamparados was promoted to the Torneo Argentino A (regionalized third division). They played in the category for 7 years, up to the 2010–11 season, when they reached promotion to the Primera B Nacional. During that season, the team finished third in their zone, earning the last spot for the second stage. In the second stage, they finished 7th (of 9 teams), but they defeated all their rivals in the direct elimination stages, earning a spot in the promotion playoff against San Martín de Tucumán. With a 2–1 overall victory over San Martín, Desamparados was effectively promoted to the second division.[]
Sportivo Desamparados is known for their passionate fan base and their competitive spirit on the field. The team's colors are blue and white, and they play their home matches at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario.
Over the years, Sportivo Desamparados has produced talented players who have gone on to play for top clubs in Argentina and abroad. The team has a strong youth development program and is committed to nurturing young talent.
Sportivo Desamparados has a proud tradition of success and is always striving to compete at the highest level of Argentine soccer. With a dedicated coaching staff and a talented roster of players, the team is poised for continued success in the future.