city. At that time, Novo Hamburgo was named Floriano. The derby was known as Flor-Esp. The second and current rival of Novo Hamburgo is Aimoré from São Leopoldo, as both cities are located in the Sinos River Valley, the derby is known as the Clássico do Vale (Derby of the Valley). This rivalry was stronger during the 1960s and the 1970s, but continues up until today. Current squad Honours Campeonato Gaúcho: 2017 Campeonato Gaúcho Série B: 1996, 2000 Copa FGF: 2005, 2013 Copa Metropolitana: 2013, 2014 Copa Emídio Perondi: 2005 Copa ACEG: 1982, 1984 Copa Brasil Telecom GSM: 2005 Trivia The famous player Garrincha, who won the 1958 and the 1962 World Cups, played once for Novo Hamburgo. On 2 July 1969, he wore the number 7 of the club. The friendly match, played at Beira-Rio stadium ended 3–1 in favour of Internacional. He played the whole first half, and the first 15 minutes of the second one. Ultra groups Two ultra groups supports the club: Fogo Anil and Torcida Independente Mancha Anil. Fogo Anil was founded in 1996, and Torcida Independente Mancha Anil was founded on 13 May 2005. Anthem The club's anthem lyrics were composed by Juracy Araújo, the music by Pedro Araújo and the piano transcription by Rejane Frota Dillenburg. Mascot The club's mascot is an anthropomorphic shoe, as Novo Hamburgo is known for its shoe industry. References External links Official Website Association football clubs established in 1911 Football clubs in Rio Grande do Sul Esporte Clube Novo Hamburgo