Rio Pretão
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The Estádio Anísio Haddad, usually known as Rio Pretão, is a multi-use stadium in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 33,000 people. It was built in 1968.
Rio Pretão is owned by Rio Preto Esporte Clube. The stadium is named after Anísio Haddad, who was a president of Rio Preto Esporte Clube. The nickname Rio Pretão means Big Rio Preto.
[edit] History
In 1968, the works on Rio Pretão were completed. The inaugural match was played on April 21 of that year, when Ponte Preta beat Rio Preto 4-1. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Ponte Preta's Dicá.
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 17,845, set on July 12, 1971 when Catanduvense beat Rio Preto 1-0.
[edit] References
- Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro, Volume 2 - Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.
