Stadio Marcello Melani is the main

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. It is currently used mostly for

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matches and is the home ground of

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. The stadium holds 13,195.

History

The Stadio Comunale di

was opened 25 June 1966 with a friendly match between

Pistoiese Unione Sportiva Pistoiese 1921 is an Italian association football club, based in Pistoia, Tuscany. Currently, Pistoiese plays in Serie D. Originally founded on 21 April 1921 and later restored after bankruptcy, the team plays their home games ...

and

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(1-2). Previously Pistoiese played in the little stadium "Monteoliveto", where about 600 official matches were played. On 6 December 2006, the Stadio Comunale was dedicated to Marcello Melani, president of Pistoiese from 1974 to 1984. During his presidency Pistoiese earned the club's only promotion to

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in its history.Stadio Marcello Melani
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Current status

As of the start of the 2021-2022 season, two stands are in use - the Curva Sud for visiting supporters, and the main (west) stand, which houses home supporters. the Curva Nord and the east side terraced stand are closed.

Gallery

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References

External links

Satellite view of Stadio Marcello Melani
Marcello Melani

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