Estadio Jesús Bermúdez

The Estadio Jesús Bermúdez is a multi-purpose stadium in Oruro, Bolivia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 28,000 people.[1]

History

On February 20, 2013, a 14-year-old San José club fan was killed during a Copa Libertadores match against Corinthians at the Estadio Jesús Bermúdez after being hit by a flare thrown into the home fans allegedly from the Corinthians section.[2] According to the Association Press it has been ascertained that he died after a plastic tubular flare landed directly in his eye and “penetrated his skull”, killing him instantly.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.worldstadiums.com/south_america/countries/bolivia.shtml
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Bolivia boy killed by flare allegedly launched by Corinthians fans". The Guardian. February 21, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.

Coordinates: 17°56′46″S 67°06′42″W / 17.946211°S 67.111564°W