Hiroshima Big Arch
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| Location |  Hiroshima, Japan |
| Coordinates | 34°26′26.8″N 132°23′39.3″E / 34.440778°N 132.39425°E |
| Opened | November 1992 |
| Owner | Hiroshima City |
| Operator | Hiroshima City Sports Association |
| Surface | Grass |
| Capacity | 50,000 |
| Field dimensions | 107 x 73.3 m |
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| Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1994 Asian Games |
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Hiroshima Big Arch (広島ビッグアーチ Hiroshima Biggu Āchi) is a multi-purpose stadium in Hiroshima, Japan. It is the home ground of J. League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima. It has a capacity of 50,000. It is an all-seater.
[edit] History
Hiroshima Big Arch was opened in 1992, as the venue of 1992 AFC Asian Cup. The host nation Japan won first Asian Cup title after defeating the defending champion Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final in this stadium.
The stadium hosted the 1994 Asian Games.
[edit] Access
The stadium is accessible via train services, with the Kōiki-kōen-mae Station on the Astram Line located only 5 minutes' walk from the stadium.
[edit] External links
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- (Japanese) Official website
| Preceded by Al-Ahly Stadium  Doha |
AFC Asian Cup Final Venue 1992 |
Succeeded by Jeque Zayed Stadium  Abu Dhabi |
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