Stadion Metalurh is a multi-purpose stadium in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. It is located near the city's neighborhood "Sotsmisto" (Social city).
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Location | Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine |
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Capacity | 29,734 (football) |
Surface | Grass |
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Opened | 1970[1] |
Renovated | 1999,[1] 2012–2021 |
Closed | 2021 |
Demolished | 2021 |
Tenants | |
FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih |
It is currently used mostly for football matches, and was the home of FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih.[1] The stadium holds 29,734 people.[2] The station Prospekt Metalurhiv of the Kryvyi Rih Metro is located next to the stadium.
The stadium was built in 1970.[1] For the 225th city anniversary in 1999, the stadium was renovated and had individual seats installed.[1] During the Soviet period until 1988, the stadium was used by FC Dnipro to play in European competitions as the city of Dnipro (Dnipropetrovsk then) was a closed city.[1]
On 14 May 2006, Metalurh Stadium hosted the gold match between Shakhtar and Dynamo.[1] The winning goal in extra time during the game was scored by Julius Aghahowa.[1]
Since 2012, the stadium had required renovations and in 2012 had some money allocated for it from the city budget.[3]
On 28 February 2018, the city council adopted decision on stadium reconstruction.[4]
On 27 August 2020 it was announced that reconstruction cost for the stadium may be increased to ₴600 million in order to prepare the stadium to the 2022 Ukrainian Cup Final.[5] It is expected the stadium's capacity will decrease to 16,750. About a week before the President of Ukraine instructed to prepare Kryvyi Rih to host the Cup final.[6]
On 5 February 2021, the stadium was completely demolished for reconstruction.[7]
Major football stadiums in Ukraine | |
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UAF Category 3 | |
UAF Category 2 |
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status uncertain | |