Estadio Bicentenario Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso is a
multi-purpose stadium
A multi-purpose stadium is a type of stadium designed to be easily used for multiple types of events. While any stadium could potentially host more than one type of sport or event, this concept usually refers to a design philosophy that stres ...
in
Coquimbo,
Chile
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. Currently, it is mostly used for
football
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matches. It is the home stadium of
Coquimbo Unido. The former stadium was inaugurated on July 1, 1970 and hold 18,750 people.
In 2007 the stadium was selected as a venue for the
2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. In order to comply with
FIFA
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standards, a completely new stadium was built. Its capacity was increased from 15,000 to 18,750. The new stadium has the shape of ship so as to homage Coquimbo's oceanic tradition. The city has been famous due to its port and pirate lore. The stadium was inaugurated on November 9, 2008.
Gallery
File:Estadio Francisco Sanchez Rumoroso1.jpg, Stadium in 2007, prior to renovation.
Image:Estadio Mundialista Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso.jpg, Outside view.
Image:Estadio Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso2.jpg, Inside view of the new stadium.
References
External links
FIFA site
Francisco Sanchez Rumoroso
Sports venues in Coquimbo Region
Multi-purpose stadiums in Chile
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