Neman Grodno
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Wikipedia - FC Neman Grodno
FC Neman Grodno (Belarusian: ФК Нёман Гродна, FK Nioman Hrodna; Russian: ФК Неман Гродно) is a Belarusian football club based in the city of Grodno, named after the Neman River and was founded in 1964. Since 1992, the team has participated in the highest division of Belarusian football league system.
History
Since 1964, the team was playing in the third tier of the Soviet football system almost constantly, excluding two seasons (1968 and 1969) spent in the second tier. Since 1992, Neman plays in the Belarusian Premier League. In 1993, they won the Belarusian Cup. The most successful years for the team were in the early 2000s, when they finished fourth twice in a row before finishing second in 2002 after losing the first place play-off against BATE Borisov.
Name changes
- 1964: founded as Neman Grodno
- 1973: renamed to Khimik Grodno
- 1993: renamed to Neman Grodno
- 1999: renamed to Neman-Belcard Grodno
- 2002: renamed to Neman Grodno
The team plays their home matches at the Neman Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 8,000 spectators. The team's colors are green and white, and they are known for their passionate fan base and competitive spirit on the field.
Neman Grodno has a strong roster of talented players, both domestic and international, who are dedicated to achieving success for the team. The club has had success in domestic competitions and has also competed in European competitions, showcasing their skills on an international stage.
Overall, Neman Grodno is a respected and competitive team in Belarusian football, with a proud history and a bright future ahead.