Estádio Olímpico Colosso da Lagoa
Estádio Olímpico Colosso da Lagoa is a multi-use stadium in Erechim, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 22,000. It was built in 1970.
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| Full name | Estádio Olímpico Colosso da Lagoa |
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| Location | Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Coordinates | 27°39′03.64″S 52°15′54.14″W |
| Owner | Ypiranga Futebol Clube |
| Capacity | 22,000 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1970 |
| Opened | September 2, 1970 |
| Tenants | |
| Ypiranga Futebol Clube | |
The stadium is owned by Ypiranga Futebol Clube. The stadium is named after the Lagoa Vermelha (meaning Red Lake), which is located near the stadium.
History
A game in the Colosso da Lagoa
In 1970, the works on Colosso da Lagoa were completed. The inaugural match was played on September 2 of that year, when Santos beat Grêmio 2–0. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Santos' Pelé, who received a trophy awarded by Rádio Tupi after the match.
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 25,000, set on August 18, 1974 when Internacional beat Ypiranga 2–0.
References
- Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro, Volume 2 - Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.
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