Vivaldão
| Estádio Vivaldo Lima | |
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| Vivaldão | |
_-_2.jpg) The stadium after renovations. | |
| Location | Av. Constantino Nery, 4611-5201, Flores, Manaus, AM, Brazil |
| Opened | April 5, 1970 |
| Renovated | 1995 |
| Closed | 2010 |
| Demolished | 2011 |
| Owner | Governo do Estado do Amazonas |
| Surface | Grass |
| Architect | Severiano Mário Porto |
| Capacity | 46,000 |
| Field dimensions | 108 x 70 m |
Estádio Vivaldo Lima, usually known by its nickname Vivaldão, was a multi-purpose stadium in Manaus, Brazil. It was formerly used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 46,000, with 31,000 seats. It was built between 1958 and 1970.
The Vivaldão was owned by the government of Amazonas state. The stadium was named after Vivaldo Lima, who was the founder of Nacional Fast Clube and it was the home ground of América Futebol Clube (AM), Nacional Futebol Clube and Atlético Rio Negro Clube.
History
In 1970, the works on Vivaldão were completed. The inaugural match was played on April 5 of that year, when Brazil national football team B beat Amazonas State All-Stars team B 4-1, followed by the match of the teams A, also 4-1. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Brazil B's Dadá Maravilha.
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 56,950, set on March 9, 1980 when Fast Clube and New York Cosmos of the United States drew 0-0.
The stadium was chosen as the Manaus venue of 2014 FIFA World Cup on May 31, 2009, and the rebuilding process was started the day following the announcement.
Demolition
On May 31, 2009, Manaus was chosen as one of the host cities of World Cup 2014. The city's project included the demolition of the current stadium, which will give rise to the Arena Amazonia, which will have capacity for 47,000 people. The stadium was closed on March 19, 2010, The opening day of the foundation stone of the new arena. For nearly four months was made to withdraw any material that could be salvaged, such as seats, turnstiles and floodlights, which were donated to the stadium from the state. After the withdrawal of all this stuff started on July 12, 2010 the demolition of the structure of the old Vivaldão, scheduled for completion in October this year, in November to begin building the new stadium, whose works are scheduled to end in December 2012, The time the city also receive the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013. About R$580,000,000 will be invested in the construction of the new stadium, which will also have an area of sport and recreation and a shopping mall. The idea is that the site is used seven days a week and combines sports and leisure.
References
- Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro, Volume 2 - Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.
External links
Coordinates: 3°4′59″S 60°1′41″W / 3.08306°S 60.02806°W
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