Estádio Vail Chaves, is a multi-purpose stadium in Mogi-Mirim, São Paulo, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 19,900 people.
Full name | Estádio Vail Chaves |
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Former names | Estádio Romildo Vitor Gomes Ferreira Estádio Papa João Paulo II Estádio Wilson Fernandes de Barros Estádio Vail Chaves |
Location | Mogi Mirim, São Paulo Brazil |
Owner | Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube |
Capacity | 19,900 |
Field size | 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd) |
Surface | Natural grass |
Construction | |
Built | 1991 |
Opened | July 7, 1991 |
Tenants | |
Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube |
Estádio Vail chaves is owned by Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube.
History
editIn 1991, the works on the stadium were completed. It was named Estádio Wilson Fernandes de Barros, after a Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube's president, and city's mayor. The inaugural match was played on July 7 of that year, when Mogi Mirim beat Palmeiras 4–2. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Mogi Mirim's Demetrius.
References
edit- Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro, Volume 2 - Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.