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having only capacity for 20,100 seats. It was located in the city of Torreón, Coahuila. This sport facility was used mostly for football games and was the home of the club

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. This stadium did not host any

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games because of its limited size and facilities. In 2004 this stadium hosted several games of the Copa Libertadores. The stadium was demolished on 2 November 2009.

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* The stadium was nicknamed "La Casa del dolor ajeno" or "The home of strangers pain". * The stadium was previously the home stadium to the now-defunct Mexican clubs

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and

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. * From its opening in 1970 to 1986, the stadium was known as Estadio Moctezuma. * The stadium was inaugurated on 2 July 1970 in a friendly match between the now-defunct club Torreon F.C. and Chivas de Guadalajara, the score was three goals to one in favor of the visitors. Francisco Jara was the first goal scorer in this stadium. * The last official goal recorded at this stadium was scored by

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at the 66th minute on 1 November 2009. * The stadium was demolished on 2 November 2009. * Mexican football legend

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played his last professional game on 4 May 1997 in this stadium.

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Sports venues in Coahuila

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