Doha Sports Stadium
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| Full name | Doha Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Doha, Qatar |
| Coordinates | 25°17'03.7"N 51°32'26.8"E |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1962 |
Doha Sports Stadium (Arabic: اســتــاد الدوحــة الرياضي), is the first football stadium in the Persian Gulf region with a grass pitch, established in 1962. It is located in Doha near the Doha Corniche. Though its official opening was in 1962, there were non-professional matches being played in it since the 1950s.[1]
The most notable match in this stadium was a friendly match in 1973 between Pelé's Santos FC and the Qatari team Al Ahli.[2] Minor football matches are still held at the stadium, such as youth games and the Asian Communities Football Tournament.[3]
References
- ^ "Football History". Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- ^ Ali El Zein (6 September 2016). "Pelé: Global legend reflects on 40 year history with 2022 FIFA World Cup™ hosts". Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- ^ "ACFT: Stage set for thrilling semi-finals at Doha Stadium". The Peninsula. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2018.