Stadionul Francisc von Neuman (1946)

46°11′33.27″N 21°18′41.19″E

Francisc von Neuman
LocationArad, Romania
Coordinates46°11′33″N 21°18′41″E
OwnerThe Arad local council
OperatorUTA Arad
Capacity7,287 (Football)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Built1940 - 1945
Opened1946
Demolished2014
Tenants
UTA Arad (1946–2014)
This article is about the stadium that was opened in 1946 and demolished in 2014. For the new stadium, see Stadionul Francisc von Neuman.

Francisc von Neuman Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium in Arad, Romania. It was used mostly for football matches and was the home ground of FC UTA Arad, one of the most successful teams in Romanian club football. The stadium used to hold up to 7,287 people, all on seats, and was built in 1944.

In 2014, the stadium was demolished to make way for a new, modern, all-seater stadium. It is to be used exclusively for football, and it was open in 2020. The new stadium will have a capacity of 12.700 seats, and will also include offices, a press club, a press center, V.I.P. hospitality, a restaurant and a hotel.[1]

History

The stadium was opened on 1 September 1946 with a match between UTA Arad - Ciocanul București 1–0. At that time, the stadium was considered the most modern in the country. It is named after a local Jewish aristocrat, Francisc von Neumann, a baron who owned several businesses in Arad and who personally sponsored the construction of the stadium and the founding of the team. While studying in England, he became a fan of the London-based football team Arsenal, hence the similar team colours.[2]

In 2006, the stadium went through a major overhaul, when the municipality invested over 700.000 euro for new seats (dropping its capacity from approximately 10.000 on benches), main stand structural repairs, new cloakrooms, an anti-doping control room, an emergency medical room, a VIP sector, new multimedia sector and a new sound system.[3]

In 2008, a 1400 lux density floodlight system was installed as well as a new electronic scoreboard.[4]

In 2010, the municipality presented plans for a new 12.700 capacity all-seater stadium to be built on the exact site of this arena.

Events

Association football
International football matches
DateCompetitionHomeAwayScoreAttendance
28 March 2009 2009 UEFA Euro Under-21 qualification Romania Romania Andorra Andorra 2 - 0 7,200

Association football
  • Stadium panorama.
    Stadium panorama.
  • Stadium entry.
    Stadium entry.

References
  1. "UTA Arad | Campioana Provinciei". www.uta-arad.ro. Archived from the original on 2016-04-22.
  2. "Arad, orasul lui Neuman". Archived from the original on 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  3. http://www.ancada.com/informatii-utile-3/stadionul-francisc-von-neumann-236.html
  4. "Nocturna în teste - ARADON". www.aradon.ro. Archived from the original on 2016-10-25.


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