Stadion Albert Flórián
| Map | |
| Full name | Albert Flórián Stadion |
|---|---|
| Location | Budapest, Hungary |
| Owner | Ferencvárosi Torna Club |
| Operator | Ferencváros |
| Capacity | 29,505 (1974–1991) 18,100 (1991–2013) 20,000 |
| Field size | 105 m ×ばつ 68 m (344 ft ×ばつ 223 ft) |
| Surface | Grass Field |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1933 |
| Built | 1910-1911 |
| Opened | 1911 |
| Renovated | 1971-1974 |
| Demolished | 1971, 2013 |
| Architect | József Schall, Miklós Kapsza (1974–2013) |
| Tenants | |
| Hungary national football team Ferencváros | |
Stadion Albert Flórián was a sports stadium in Budapest, Hungary. The stadium was the home of the association football club Ferencvárosi TC. The stadium had a capacity of 18,100. Formerly known as Üllői úti stadion for its location, it had been renamed for Ballon d'Or winner club legend Flórián Albert in 2007. Today, the stadium's place is occupied by the newly built Groupama Arena.
History
[edit ]Construction
[edit ]The first stadium was started to be built in the autumn of 1910. On 12 February 1911, Ferencváros played their first match against Budapest rival MTK Budapest which was won by the club. The starting line-up consisted of Fritz, Rumbold, Magnlitz, Weinber, Bródy, Payer, Szeitler, Weisz, Koródy, Schlosser, Borbás. The first stadium could host 40,000 spectators.
First reconstruction
[edit ]In 1971 the stands were demolished and a new stadium was started to be built. The new stadium was inaugurated on the 75th anniversary of the club. On 19 May 1974, the first match was played against the Vasas old boys. The new stadium could host 29,505 spectators (including 10 771 seats and 18 734 standing). In the 1990s the stadium was redesigned to meet the UEFA requirements therefore its capacity was reduced to 18 100.
On 21 December 2007, the stadium was changed from Üllői úti Stadion to Stadion Albert Flórián. Flórián Albert, the former Ferencváros icon, was present at the inauguration ceremony.
Milestone matches
[edit ]First era (1911–1971)
[edit ]- First match: Ferencváros 2-1 Hungary MTK Budapest FC
- First UEFA match: Ferencváros 2-1 Scotland Rangers F.C. (UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1960-61)
- Last UEFA match: Ferencváros 1-1 England Liverpool F.C. (Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1970-71)
Second era (1974–2013)
[edit ]| Match | Home | Result | Opponent | Date | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First match | Hungary Ferencváros | 0-1 | Hungary Vasas | Friendly match | |
| First UEFA Cup Winners' Cup match | Hungary Ferencváros | 2-0 | Wales Cardiff City F.C. | UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1974-75 | |
| Last UEFA Europa League match | Hungary Ferencváros | 2-1 | Norway Aalesunds FK | UEFA Europa League 2011-12 | |
| Last Hungarian League match | Hungary Ferencváros | 2-1 | Hungary Újpest FC | ||
| Last Hungarian League Cup match | Hungary Ferencváros | 1–0 | Hungary Egri FC | 23 March 2013 | 2012–13 League Cup, semifinals |
| Last match | Hungary Ferencváros | 0–0 | Romania CFR Cluj | 24 March 2013 | International friendly[1] [2] |
International matches
[edit ]Record
[edit ]| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | W% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 19 |
Photo gallery
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The first pitch of the club (1910-1971)
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The stadium in the spring of 2011
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Ferencváros are playing against Paks on 30 July 2010 in a Hungarian League match
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The old Albert stadion from bird view in 2011
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Albert Stadion
References
[edit ]- ^ "Ferencváros moves to national stadium upon construction at their site". StadiumDB.com . Budapest. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ Watson-Broughton, Matthew (28 March 2013). "Ferencváros give stadium spectacular send-off". UEFA . Agence France-Presse . Retrieved 3 November 2024.
External links
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