Estádio do Fontelo
Estádio do Fontelo (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɨˈʃtaðju ðu fõˈtɛlu]; Fontelo Stadium) is a stadium in Viseu, Portugal.[1] It was completed and opened to the public in December 1928. It is mostly used for football matches and hosts the home matches of Académico de Viseu.
| Full name | Estádio do Fontelo |
|---|---|
| Location | Viseu, Portugal |
| Coordinates | |
| Owner | CM Viseu |
| Capacity | 14,368 |
| Field size | 105 x 66 m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1928 |
| Architect | Luís Vasco Saraiva |
| Tenants | |
| Académico de Viseu (1928-present) Under-17 Football Championship (2003) Portugal national football team (selected matches) | |
History
In 2003 the stadium hosted the 2003 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship final.[2]
Portugal national football team
The national team first played in the stadium in 2000 and the latest game took place in 2017.
| # | Date | Score | Opponent | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 16 August 2000 | 5–1 |  Lithuania | Friendly |
| 2. | 31 May 2008 | 2–0 |  Georgia | Friendly |
| 3. | 10 November 2017 | 3-0 |  Saudi Arabia | Friendly |
2003 UEFA European U-17 matches
The stadium was one of the venues of the 2003 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, and held the following matches:
| Date | Result | Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2003 |  Portugal | 3–2 |  Denmark | Group A |
| 11 May 2003 |  Hungary | 0–2 | Portugal | Group A |
| 14 May 2003 | Portugal | 2–2 (3–2 on pen.) |  England | Semi-final |
| 17 May 2003 | Portugal | 2–1 |  Spain | Final |
References
- Cardoso, Rui (June 1, 2008). "Parque do Fontelo revive as glórias do Académico" (in Portuguese). Expresso.pt. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
- "Sousa double delights Portugal". UEFA.com. 2003-05-17. Retrieved 2015-05-13.
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