Estádio da Graça
Football stadium in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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Estádio Leonardo Vinagre da Silveira, commonly known as Estádio da Graça,[2] is an association football stadium located in Cruz das Armas neighborhood, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
Estádio da Graça | |
| Location | João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Owner | João Pessoa City Hall |
| Capacity | 6,000[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
Field size | 100 x 64m |
| Construction | |
| Opened | January 9, 1944 |
| Renovated | 2008-2010 |
| Tenants | |
| Flamengo Paraibano Miramar Esporte Clube | |
History
The first game at the stadium was played during his inauguration, on January 9, 1944, when Dolaport and Santa Cruz drew 2-2. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Dolaport's Odilon, during the 17th minute of the game.
During the April 14, 2002 Campeonato do Nordeste game between Botafogo-PB and Sport, the stadium reached its highest attendance ever: approximately seven thousand people watched the game.[3]
On July 7, 2008, the stadium's most ambitious reformation started, with the purpose to adequate it to FIFA's and Supporter's Statute's regulations.[4] The stadium area was expanded from 1,419 m2 to 2,118 m2. The works were concluded on March 27, 2010, costing approximately R$3,5 million.[2]
Structure
After the reformation, the stadium was upgraded with three sets of covered bleachers, supporting approximately 5,000 seated people, a luxury box, two bars and six bathroom areas. The field was improved with a new type of grass and a new floodlight system. The locker room for athletes and referees was improved. It has six cabins for the news media.[4]