Sóstói Stadion
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| Coordinates | 47°10′25.3″N 18°24′55.3″E / 47.173694°N 18.415361°ECoordinates: 47°10′25.3″N 18°24′55.3″E / 47.173694°N 18.415361°E |
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| Capacity | 14,300[1] |
| Field size | 105 x 68 m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1963 |
| Opened | 1967 |
| Renovated | 2002–2004 |
| Demolished | 2016 |
| Project manager | TBA |
| Structural engineer | TBA |
| Services engineer | TBA |
| General contractor | TBA |
| Main contractors | TBA |
| Tenants | |
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Videoton FC (1967–present) Gázszer FC (1997–98) | |
The Sóstói Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, primarily used for football matches.[2] The stadium holds 14,300 people and is the home of reigning Hungarian champions Videoton FC. The football arena was opened in 1967 and set its record attendance on 8 May 1985, when 40,000 fans flocked to see the UEFA Cup Final first leg between Videoton and Real Madrid.[3]
History
The construction of the stadium began on 1963, however, following the World War II, there were already held matches on that site. It took four years to finish the work, and the inaugural match took place on 30 September 1967, when VT Vasas hosted East German side FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt.[3] Ferenc Bognár was the first ever player to score in the new stadium, hitting a freekick from a distance of 22 meters.[4]
The floodlighting system was set up in 1978, followed by further improvements four years later, which made the Sóstói Stadion one of the most up-to-date football venues in the country that time.[1]
The arena was part of the Hungarian Euro 2004, Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 bids and therefore went through significant developments in the 2000s. The stadium got a new main stand, an improved access control system and CCTV cameras were set up for the complete video surveillance. New media and VIP sections were formed as well to meet the strict criteria of the UEFA.[1]
Although amelioration slowed down following the unsuccessful European Championship candidations, Sóstói Stadion still remains one of the best equipped stadiums in Hungary. The floodlights are able to illuminate the field with 1500 lux, and an under soil heating system being installed under the main pitch, making the sports complex available to host UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League matches.[1]
Reconstruction
Planning
On 12 November 2014, the design of the new stadium was revealed at press conference held by László Vigh and András Cser-Palkovics, mayor of Székesfehérvár. Three new stands are going to be built. The main stand is going to be renewed. The reconstruction is going to start in autumn 2015. The expected finish of the construction is going to be the end of 2016. During the 2015-16 season the club are going to play their matches at the Pancho Arena in Felcsút, Fejér County.[5]
On 18 September 2015, it was announced that the demolition of the current stadium is going to be in January 2016.[6]
On 10 December 2015, András Cser-Palkovics said that a totally new multi-use stadium will be built creating the Vidi-city. He emphasised the importance of the reconstruction of the neighbouring parks, routes and buildings. The demolition will kick off on 14 December 2015 and the new stadium will be opnened in 2017. During that period the trainings for the club will be in Székesfehérvár. However, the Nemzeti Bajnokság I matches will be played at the Pancho Arena, in Felcsút.[7]
Demolition
On 18 December 2015, the demolition of the stadium started. First, the iron seats in the away sector will be removed. Second the plastic seats in the home sector will be removed, while in January 2016 the floodlights will be dissambled.[8][9]
András Cser-Palkovics, mayor of Székesfehérvár, said that most elements of the old stadium will be reused in some stadium in Hungary. The seats of the stadium will be used in other stadiums in Székesfehérvár, in Fejér county including Csákvár, Iszkaszentgyörgy, Sárkeresztúr and abroad. The turf will be reused at the pitch of Ikarus, in Budapest while some devidec and items of furniture will be reused in other buildings in Székesfehérvár. Cser-Palkovics also added that 800 seats (200 HUF per seat) were purchased by the fans of Videoton who have season tickets. Those who do not possess season tickets can purchase the seats for 1000 HUF. According to Attila Mészáros, vice-mayor, the demolition is expected to be finished by April 2016. Therefore, the construction can be started in May or June 2016.[10]
International matches
The table below shows the matches played by the Hungarian national team in the Sóstói Stadion. Hungary's goals tally first.[11]
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
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| 29 May 1974 |  Yugoslavia |
4–2 | Friendly |
| 23 May 1983 |  Norway |
0–0 | Friendly |
| 9 October 1991 | .svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
0–2 | Friendly |
| 15 November 2006 |  Canada |
1–0 | Friendly |
| 8 September 2007 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
1–0 | Euro 2008 qualifying |
| 17 November 2010 |  Lithuania |
2–0 | Friendly |
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Sostoi Stadium". Videoton FC official website. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ↑ "Sóstói Stadion". Stadium Database. 10 February 2015.
- 1 2 "Székesfehérvár, Sóstói Stadion" (in Hungarian). magyarfutball.hu. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ↑ "Sóstói Stadion" (in Hungarian). Videoton FC official website. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ↑ "Videoton: ilyen lesz a megújuló Sóstói Stadion - látványtervek". Nemzeti Sport. 12 November 2014.
- ↑ "Videoton: januárban kezdődik a Sóstói Stadion bontása". Nemzeti Sport. 18 September 2015.
- ↑ "Videoton: az új stadionnal egy Vidi-város jön létre". Nemzeti Sport. 10 December 2015.
- ↑ "NB I: megkezdődtek a bontási munkálatok a Sóstói Stadionban". Nemzeti Sport. 18 December 2015.
- ↑ "Hungary: Champions to finally get new stadium". StadiumDB. 6 January 2016.
- ↑ "Videoton: a Sóstói Stadion elemeit újrahasznosítják". Nemzeti Sport. 6 January 2015.
- ↑ "Mérkőzések" (in Hungarian). magyarfutball.hu. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
External links
- Videoton FC official website
- Stadium pictures at www.stadiumdb.com