CD El Vencedor
Wikipedia - C.D. El Vencedor
Club Deportivo El Vencedor, commonly referred to as El Vencedor, is a Salvadoran professional football club based at Santa Elena, Usulután Department, El Salvador. They currently play in Tercera Division de Fútbol Salvadoreño,
History
El Vencedor won the Apertura 2018 title, after they defeated Platense 4–1 in penalties after tying in a two-legged series.
This was title was followed with the most glorious event in the club history, as El Vencedor were able to once again defeat San Pablo Tachico (who were the Clausura 2019 Champion) in a promotion playoff 6–5 after penalties, after tying 0–0. Which enabled the club to play in the primera division (the top division in El Salvador) for the first time ever in the club history.
El Vencedor ownership had reportedly experienced thousands dollars in operating losses since El Vencedor joined the Primera division. The club president Marlon Claros stated that due to a lack of corporate support for the team and the municipality withdrew it support. Following the closure of the shortened 2020 Clausura season due to CO-VID 19 virus pandemic, The club eventually seceded their spot to Atletico Marte .[1]
Surnommé les "Tiburones Rojos" (requins rouges) en raison de la couleur de leur maillot, le CD El Vencedor a remporté son premier titre de Primera División en 1999. Le club compte également à son palmarès deux Coupes du Salvador (1987 et 1993).
Lors de ses participations à la CONCACAF Champions League, El Vencedor a atteint les quarts de finale en 2000 et 2003.
Le stade du club, le Estadio José Hernández, a une capacité d'environ 2 500 places.
El Vencedor est connu pour sa formation de jeunes joueurs talentueux qui ont ensuite évolué dans des clubs plus importants au Salvador et à l'étranger.