Hiiu Stadium ( et, Hiiu staadion) is a
multi-purpose stadium
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in
Tallinn
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,
Estonia
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. The stadium and the administration building are owned by
Nõmme district and are operated by Nõmme Sport Centre (''Nõmme spordikeskus''). It is used mostly for
football
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matches and is the home stadium of
Nõmme Kalju youth teams. The address of the stadium is Pidu tänav 11, Tallinn.
The stadium was completely renovated in 2002 and cost 8 million
Estonian kroon
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. In 2006, the old artificial turf was replaced by a 3rd generation turf and an administration building with a stand for 300 people was erected.
On 10 September 2011, the highest recorded attendance was set, when 2,730 people watch a football match between hosts
JK Nõmme Kalju
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and
FC Flora Tallinn
FC Flora, commonly known as Flora Tallinn, or simply as Flora, is a professional football club based in Tallinn, Estonia, that competes in the Meistriliiga, the top flight of Estonian football. The club's home ground is Lilleküla Stadium.
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.
References
External links
Stadium entryat Estonian Sports Directory
Hiiu Stadiumat Nõmme Sports Centre
1923 establishments in Estonia
Football venues in Estonia
Multi-purpose stadiums in Estonia
Sports venues in Tallinn
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