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FK Obilić Stadium

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Obilić Stadium
Obilić Stadium in August 2004
Obilić Stadium is located in Belgrade
Obilić Stadium
Obilić Stadium
Location within Belgrade
LocationBelgrade, Serbia
Capacity4,508
Field size105 by 68 metres (344 ft × 223 ft)
SurfaceGrass

Obilić Stadium (Template:Lang-sr) is a football stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, located in Vračar municipality. The stadium has a seating capacity for 4,508 people.[1] The venue was the home ground of FK Obilić until 2015 and was used during the 2011 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

History

Stadium was build at the beginning of 1950s. From early years it served as a home venue for FK Obilić. Initially it was just a football pitch, which was developed during the years. In 1976 the ground received grass surface.[2][3] For a long time FK Obilić played in lower, regional divisions. In 1988 the club was promoted to Yugoslav Third League. From 1992–93 season they played in Second League of FR Yugoslavia. In 1994 club was promoted to "B Group" of First League of FR Yugoslavia.[4]

In 1995 FK Obilić achieved first greater success by reaching Yugoslav Cup final. The first leg of the final was played on 10 May 1995 at Obilić Stadium, where the hosts lost 0–4 to FK Crvena zvezda. After 0–0 on "Marakana" week later the title went to opponents,[5] but it gave FK Obilić right to play in UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in next season. On 10 August 1995 first ever European competition game took place at Obilić Stadium. The hosts lost 0–1 against Georgian side FC Dinamo Batumi in qualifying round.[6] After 2–2 draw in Batumi two weeks later, they were eliminated.[7]

In 1996–97 season the club was bought by Željko Ražnatović ("Arkan"). In the same season the club was promoted to "A Group" of First League of FR Yugoslavia. In the next season FK Obilić achieved it's biggest success by becoming the Champion of Yugoslavia.[4] Many reports indicates that good results were achieved due to threatening of referees and players of opponent teams by Arkan and his fellows.[8][9][10][11][12] In that season club for the second time reached National Cup final. On 6 May 1998 the first leg against FK Partizan was played at Obilić Stadium. Game ended with a 0–0 draw. In second leg played week later at Partizan Stadium Obilić lost 0–2.[5]

Thanks to the success, FK Obilić took part in next's season UEFA Champions League qualification, and after being eliminated, in the UEFA Cup, although matches with the most notable opponents, FC Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid, were played at Partizan Stadium instead of Obilić Stadium.[13][14] Before the season UEFA threatened to exclude FK Obilić from the competition as it's owner was indicted for crimes against humanity, so "Arkan" transferred the ownership to his wife, Svetlana Ražnatović ("Ceca").[8][9][10][11][12] In 1998–99 season FK Obilić ended at 2nd place in domestic championships.[4]

Under "Arkan's" leadership works began on improving stadium's infrastructure. New stands were erected on north and south side of the pitch. North stand was equipped with characteristic panoramic glass lounge. Plans were to completely rebuild the whole stadium, which should have a capacity of 16,200 spectators and would be one of the biggest and most modern football venues in the country. However, on 15 January 2000 "Arkan" was assassinated and works were not continued.[15]

New stands were build without permission, which later led to dispute whether they should be demolished.[16][17] The stadium also stands at the place, where German soldiers have been executed during World War II. It is believed, that there are remains of at least 700 members of Prinz Eugen Division under the south stand.[18]

FK Obilić continued to play in top division until 2006, when it was relegated. Later further regression continued and in 2015 the senior team of the club was dismantled.[19][20] Until 2016 stadium was frequently rented by local clubs (FK Voždovac, FK Partizan, FK Rad, FK Bežanija, FK Čukarički, OFK Beograd) for their competition games.[21][22] After this, the stadium fell into disrepair. In 2021 the facility was restored for young footballers.[23]

On 31 October 2013 Women's World Cup qualification game was played at this stadium (Serbia – Iceland 1–2).[24] Stadium hosted also multiple international games of young national football teams and was one of the venues of men's and women's football tournament at 2009 Summer Universiade[25] as well as 2011 UEFA European Under-17 Championship (three group stage matches were played at Obilić Stadium during that tournament).[26][27]

References

  1. ^ "Stadion Miloš Obilić". StadiumDB. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Фудбалски клуб". SD Obilić (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Спортско друштво Обилић". SD Obilić (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "ФК „Обилић" – Витезови са Врачара". Vračarske Novine (in Serbian). 8 January 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  5. ^ a b Misha Miladinovich, Igor Kramarsic. "Yugoslavia - Cup Final Details 1947-2001". RSSSF. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Obilic Batumi". UEFA. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Batumi Obilic". UEFA. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  8. ^ a b Filip Švarm (13 January 2010). "Arkanova ostavština". Vreme (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  9. ^ a b Chris Etchingham (11 May 2015). "Arkan: From the Marakana to Vukovar". Football Pink. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  10. ^ a b Bojan Babic (20 July 2016). "Heroes & Villains: The Rise & Fall of FK Obilić Belgrade". Beyond The Last Man. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  11. ^ a b Aleksandra Wróblewska (7 March 2015). "Obilić w cieniu gwiazd". Retro Futbol (in Polish). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  12. ^ a b Maciej Miłosz (8 April 2020). "Obilić Belgrad". Piłkarskie Bałkany (in Polish). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  13. ^ "1998/99 Obilic Beograd - Bajern Minhen 1-1 (champions league)". YouTube (in German). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  14. ^ "1998/99 Obilic Beograd - Atletiko Madrid 0-1 (UEFA Cup)". YouTube (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  15. ^ "Ovako bi izgledao stadion Obilića da je izgrađen do kraja: Da nisu ubili Arkana, bio bi najlepši u Srbiji! (VIDEO) (FOTO)". Telegraf (in Serbian). 8 November 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  16. ^ "Da li će se rušiti stadion FK "Obilića" ?". eKapija (in Serbian). 5 April 2008. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  17. ^ Svetlana Palić (5 April 2008). "Srušiti stadion „Obilić" ili osam kuća". Blic (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  18. ^ Svetlana Palić (7 May 2008). "Grobnica ispod tribine stadiona". Blic (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  19. ^ "OBILIĆA VIŠE NEMA! Prvak Jugoslavije iz 1998. više ne igra ni u beton ligi". Informer (in Serbian). 24 October 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  20. ^ "Obilić". Srbija Sport (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  21. ^ "Vračar - Nacionalni stadion ili Sigurna kuća?". Mondo (in Serbian). 30 September 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  22. ^ "UKLETI ARKANOV STADION: Sva tri meča na Vračaru završena preokretom!". Kurir (in Serbian). 28 September 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  23. ^ Mario Marić (9 November 2021). "Obilić je ponovo živ: Drvo raslo pored stative, trava do kolena, ovi ljudi su ga spasili zaborava!". Telegraf (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  24. ^ "KVAL. ZA SP: Islanđanke na iskustvo pobedile Srbiju". Vesti (in Serbian). 31 October 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  25. ^ The 25th Universiade Belgrade 2009. Football (PDF). 11 July 2009.
  26. ^ "Historic matches". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  27. ^ "FK Obilić Stadium, Belgrade". UEFA. 1 January 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
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