Stadio Partenopeo

Stadio Partenopeo, also known as Stadio Giorgio Ascarelli, was a multi-use stadium in Naples, Italy. It was used mostly for football matches, and it was also the home ground of S.S.C. Napoli. The stadium was able to hold 40.000 people. During the 1934 World Cup, it hosted two games. The stadium was destroyed by bombardments during the Second World War.

Stadio Partenopeo in 1934

The stadium was named after Giorgio Ascarelli, an Italian sports executive and businessman in textile industry.

1934 FIFA World Cup

The stadium was used for two matches during the 1934 FIFA World Cup.

Date Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round
27 May 1934  Hungary 4–2  Egypt Round of 16
7 June 1934  Germany 3–2  Austria Third place play-off

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