GD Peniche
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- Portugal Campeonato Nacional 84 Portugal Cup 4
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Wikipedia - G.D. Peniche
Grupo Desportivo de Peniche is a Portuguese football club located in Peniche, Portugal. The club was founded on January 30, 1941 and currently plays in the Campeonato de Portugal (Serie C), holding home matches at Estádio do G.D. Peniche.
History
After the merger of three small clubs, Dr. Ernesto Moreira, Francisco Salvador, José Miguel de Sousa, and a few other men from the Peniche municipality founded the club on January 30, 1941.
The club first started on the Portuguese Second Division and never reached the Primeira Liga as their best result was 2nd place on their respective zone, on the seasons of 1963–64, 1967–68 and 1971–72 but never made it through the playoffs.
They are filiated with AF Leiria, the districtal football association and C.F. Os Belenenses as number 14.
GD Peniche is known for their passionate fan base and their attacking style of play. The team's colors are red and white, and they play their home matches at the Estádio Municipal de Peniche.
Over the years, GD Peniche has produced talented players who have gone on to play for top clubs in Portugal and abroad. The team has a strong youth academy that focuses on developing young talent and promoting local players.
GD Peniche has a strong rivalry with other teams in the region, and matches against their local rivals are always highly anticipated by fans. The team has a proud tradition of success and continues to strive for excellence on the pitch.