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Shahrdari Arak F.C.

Iranian football club

Summary

Iranian football club

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fullnameShahrdari Arak Football Club
founded2001; 16 years ago as PAS Arak Football Club
groundImam Khomeini
capacity15,000
ownerMunicipality of Arak
mgrtitleHead Coach
leagueLeague 2
season2015–16
positionLeague 3 Group B, 2nd (promoted)
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websitehttp://portal.sportarak.ir/

Shahrdari Arak Football Club (), commonly known as Shahrdari Arak, is an Iranian football club based in Arak, Markazi, that competes in the League 2. The club was founded as PAS Arak Football Club in 2001. Shahrdari Arak shares the same history as Aluminium Arak. Since 2015 Shahrdari Arak participate as an own club meanwhile Aluminium Arak plays in Persian Gulf Pro League.

The football team plays their home games at the Imam Khomeini Stadium which has a seating capacity of 15,000. The club is owned and supported by the Municipality of Arak.

History

Establishment

The club was founded as PAS Arak Football Club in 2001. They played their first year in Azadegan League and were relegated at the end of the season.

Sanaye Arak

In 2002 the club changed their name to Sanaye Arak Football Club. Although they did not participate in 2002–03 Iran 2nd Division they were able to play next season in Azadegan League. Sanaye Arak played six years in Azadegan League. Prior to the start of the 2007–08 season, Sanaye Arak moved from their old stadium to the new Imam Khomeini Stadium, which the club shares today with Aluminium Arak. In 2008 Sanaye Arak was bought by the Iranian Aluminium Company (IRALCO).

Difficult years

Due to financial problems, Sanaye Arak was bought by the Iranian Aluminium Company (IRALCO) in 2008. They changed the name to Aluminium Arak Football Club. They finished fourth in that season. Only one year later Aluminium Arak terminated their sports activities due to financial problems.

After Aluminium Arak terminated their sports activities, Shensa took over the club. The club was known as Shensa Arak Football Club in 2009–10 Azadegan League. They finished 11th in that season.

Only one year later again, Hamyari Arak took over Shensa and named the club Hamyari Arak Football Club. They finished 11th in the 2010–11 Azadegan League season.

Shahrdari Arak

In 2011 Municipality of Arak took over the club and named it Shahrdari Arak Football Club. After relegated at the end of the 2012–13 Azadegan League season, Shahrdari Arak finished 13th in 2013–14 Iran 2nd Division. Although the Iranian Aluminium Company (IRALCO) bought the club again in 2014, Shahrdari Arak were able to play in the 2015–16 League 3 season as an own club. They finished second in that season and were promoted to League 2.

Name history

  • PAS Arak Football Club (2001–2002)
  • Sanaye Arak Football Club (2002–2008)
  • Aluminium Arak Football Club (2008–2009)
  • Shensa Arak Football Club (2009–2010)
  • Hamyari Arak Football Club (2010–2011)
  • Shahrdari Arak Football Club (2011–present)

Stadium

Main article: Imam Khomeini Stadium

Aluminium Arak plays their home games at the Imam Khomeini Stadium which has a seating capacity of 15,000. The stadium was opened in 2007 and is owned by the Iran Physical Education Organization. It is also the home venue of local rival Aluminium Arak.

Seasons

The table below chronicles the achievements of Shahrdari Arak in various competitions since 2001.

SeasonDivisionLeaguePositionHazfi CupNotes
2001–022Azadegan League9th (Group B)Not qualifiedRelegated
2002–033League 2Did not enterPromoted
2003–042Azadegan League14th
2004–052Azadegan League7thQuarter-Final
2005–062Azadegan League5th (Group A)Did not enter
2006–072Azadegan League8th (Group B)Round of 32
2007–082Azadegan League10th (Group B)Round of 16
2008–092Azadegan League4th (Group A)2nd Round
2009–102Azadegan League11th (Group B)3rd Round
2010–112Azadegan League10th (Group A)3rd Round
2011–122Azadegan League4th (Group A)Round of 32
2012–132Azadegan League13th (Group A)Did not enterRelegated
2013–143League 213th (Group B)4th Round
2015–164League 32nd (Group B)Did not enterPromoted
2016–173League 211th (Group A)1st RoundRelegated

Notes: The Persian Gulf Pro League was formerly known as Iran Pro League (IPL) and Persian Gulf Cup (PGC) The Azadegan League was the highest division between 1991 and 2001 The League 2 was formerly known as Iran 2nd Division The League 3 was formerly known as Iran 3rd Division

Coaches

Coaches since 2002

No.Coachfromuntil
1IRNJuly 2002June 2003
2IRNJuly 2003June 2006
3IRNJuly 2007March 2008
4IRNMarch 2008June 2008
5IRNJuly 2008June 2009
6BrazilSeptember 2009October 2009
7BrazilOctober 2009June 2010
8IRNJuly 2010June 2011
9IRNJuly 2011June 2012
10IRNJuly 2012September 2012
11IRNSeptember 2012November 2012
12IRNNovember 2012January 2013
13IRNJanuary 2013February 2013
14IRNFebruary 2013April 2013

References

Wikipedia Source

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