Bannikov Stadium
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The Educational-Training Complex of the Ukrainian Football Federation named after – Victor Maksymovych Bannikov
, is a small football stadium located close to Respublikansky Stadium
in Kiev
, Ukraine
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The ground was regarded as a training ground for the Respublikansky Stadium and until 2004 was referred to simply as an upper field of the Republican Stadium.
In 2004 the Ukrainian Football Federation invested in rebuilding the ground as a training complex with facilities and couple of small grandstands to accommodate those who would watch games there.
First matches were played in 2005. The stadium holds seating for 1,678. However,
the record attendance is 2,000 for a Ukraine under-21
international game against Turkey
on 5 September 2005.
The ground has been used in Ukraine Premier League matches for the first time by Obolon
(2005), later utilized by FC Lviv
(2009), and then was leased to Arsenal Kyiv
for 2008-09 season. In 2009 the field was a lifeline for Arsenal which due to the renovation of the Olimpisky NSC (Respublikansky Stadium) was under threat of being suspended by the League. Arsenal returned once again to Bannikov in 2010.
Bannikov is a regular home field of the Ukraine U-21, U-19, and U-17 teams. It is located at 7b Laboratorny Lane. The stadium is named after the goalkeeper of Dynamo and Soviet national team and later the first president of Football Federation of Ukraine
Viktor Bannikov
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Viktor Bannikov
Viktor Maksymovych Bannikov was a Ukrainian football official and a Soviet player. He was considered one of the best goalkeepers in the Soviet Union earning the title of the best twice in 1964 and 1970...
, is a small football stadium located close to Respublikansky Stadium
Olimpiysky National Sports Complex
The Olympic National Sports Complex is a multi-use sports facility in Kiev, Ukraine, located on the slopes of city's central Cherepanov Hill, Pechersk Raion. The stadium is the premier sports venue of Ukraine and one of the world's largest...
in Kiev
Kiev
Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....
, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
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The ground was regarded as a training ground for the Respublikansky Stadium and until 2004 was referred to simply as an upper field of the Republican Stadium.
In 2004 the Ukrainian Football Federation invested in rebuilding the ground as a training complex with facilities and couple of small grandstands to accommodate those who would watch games there.
First matches were played in 2005. The stadium holds seating for 1,678. However,
the record attendance is 2,000 for a Ukraine under-21
Ukraine national under-21 football team
The Ukraine national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Ukraine and is controlled by the Football Federation of Ukraine.After Ukrainian Independence in 1991, the Ukraine senior team played their first match in April 1992...
international game against Turkey
Turkey national under-21 football team
Turkey's national Under-21 football team , also known as Turkey Under-21s or Turkey U-21s, is the Under-21 years of age team of the Turkey national football team.-History:...
on 5 September 2005.
The ground has been used in Ukraine Premier League matches for the first time by Obolon
FC Obolon Kyiv
FC Obolon Kyiv is a Ukrainian professional football club based in Kiev . It plays home matches at Obolon Arena. Its home colors are green shirts and white shorts; while its away uniforms are white shirts and green shorts. They also have an all yellow kit as backup...
(2005), later utilized by FC Lviv
FC Lviv
FC Lviv is a Ukrainian football team based in Dobromyl, Ukraine. After participating in the Ukrainian Premier League 2008–09 season they were relegated to the Ukrainian First League.- FC Lviv :...
(2009), and then was leased to Arsenal Kyiv
FC Arsenal Kyiv
FC Arsenal Kyiv is a professional football club from the Ukrainian capital of Kiev.-History:In the 1950s, a different club under the same name Arsenal Kyiv won the 1958 Ukrainian SSR Championship. However in 1963 the club was renamed to "Temp Kyiv". In 1964 the club was replaced by FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv...
for 2008-09 season. In 2009 the field was a lifeline for Arsenal which due to the renovation of the Olimpisky NSC (Respublikansky Stadium) was under threat of being suspended by the League. Arsenal returned once again to Bannikov in 2010.
Bannikov is a regular home field of the Ukraine U-21, U-19, and U-17 teams. It is located at 7b Laboratorny Lane. The stadium is named after the goalkeeper of Dynamo and Soviet national team and later the first president of Football Federation of Ukraine
Football Federation of Ukraine
The Football Federation of Ukraine is the governing body of football in Ukraine. It governs the football competitions for the Ukrainian Professional League, including the Ukrainian Cup, the Amatory, the competitions among the youth , and also the Ukraine national football team. It also sets the...
Viktor Bannikov
Viktor Bannikov
Viktor Maksymovych Bannikov was a Ukrainian football official and a Soviet player. He was considered one of the best goalkeepers in the Soviet Union earning the title of the best twice in 1964 and 1970...
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