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Castelão (Ceará)
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The Estádio Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, also known as the Castelão (kasteˈlɐ̃w) or Gigante da Boa Vista, is a football
stadium that was inaugurated on November 11, 1973 in Fortaleza
, Ceará
, Brazil
, with a maximum capacity of 60,326 people. The stadium is owned by the Ceará state Government, and is the home ground of Ceará Sporting Club
and Fortaleza Esporte Clube
. Its formal name honors Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, who served as the Governor of Ceará from September 12, 1966 to March 15, 1971, and was a leader in getting the stadium built.
In May 2000, the Ceará state government started to reform the stadium. The reformations were divided in three stages, and started on May 16, 2001. The first stage consisted in the recovery of the ditches, and of the bleachers junctions, as well as the recovery of the low walls. The second stage of the reformation started on July 20, 2001, and consisted in the recovery and strengthening of the stadium's physical structure. The third stage consisted in the recovery of the electrical, hydraulic, sanitary, and electronic installations.
The inaugural match was played on November 11, 1973, when Ceará and Fortaleza drew 0-0. The stadium's first goal was scored on November 18, 1973 by Ceará's Erandy, when Ceará beat Vitória
1-0.
The re-inaugural match was played on March 23, 2002, when the Brazil national team
beat the Yugoslavia national team
1-0. The stadium's first goal after the re-inauguration was scored by Brazil's Luizão
.
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 118,496, set on August 27. 1980, when the Brazil national team
beat the Uruguay national team
1-0.
, which will be held in Brazil
. After the redevelopment, the stadium will have a new all-seater capacity of 66.700.
Brazil-Uruguay 1-0
Referee: Luís Carlos Félix
Goal: Getúlio (Brazil).
Brazil-Peru 4-1
Referee: Espósito - Argentina
Goals: Charles (2), Bebeto and Zé do Carmo (Brazil); C. Torres (Peru).
Brazil-USA 3-0
Referee: Luiz Vilanova
Goals: Raí (2) and Antônio Carlos (Brazil).
Brazil-Slovakia 5-0
Referee: Dacildo Mourão
Goals: Bebeto (2), Souza, Túlio and Márcio Santos (Brazil).
Brazil-Russia 5-1
Referee: Gustavo Mendez (Uruguay)
Goals: Élber, Amoroso (2), Rivaldo and Marcos Assunção (Brazil); Kournokov (Russia).
Brazil-Yugoslavia 1-0
Referee: Epifanio Gonsales (Paraguay)
Goal: Luizão (Brazil).
Brazil-Paraguay 0-1
Referee: Oscar Ruiz (Colombia)
Goal: Cuevas (Paraguay).
participated in the celebrations of the Congress and the Estádio Castelão received the largest public of its history: 120,000 followers. On this occasion, during Virgílio Távora's government, the stadium was reformed, and the bleachers of the inferior section were concluded.
Another religious celebration happened on August 13, 1995. On this occasion the archbishop of Fortaleza Dom Aloísio Lorscheider farewell gathered 50 thousand followers.
Several artistic shows were made at the stadium. One of the most outstanding happened on December 10, 1996 when Xuxa
commanded the animation to thousands of children.
Football (soccer)
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stadium that was inaugurated on November 11, 1973 in Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...
, Ceará
Ceará
Ceará is one of the 27 states of Brazil, located in the northeastern part of the country, on the Atlantic coast. It is currently the 8th largest Brazilian State by population and the 17th by area. It is also one of the main touristic destinations in Brazil. The state capital is the city of...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, with a maximum capacity of 60,326 people. The stadium is owned by the Ceará state Government, and is the home ground of Ceará Sporting Club
Ceará Sporting Club
Ceará Sporting Club, or Ceará as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Fortaleza in Ceará, founded on June 2, 1914....
and Fortaleza Esporte Clube
Fortaleza Esporte Clube
Fortaleza Esporte Clube, usually known as Fortaleza, is primarily a football club, but is active in other sports such as futsal, handball and basketball. Fortaleza Esporte Clube is based in Fortaleza, capital of the State of Ceará, Brazil...
. Its formal name honors Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, who served as the Governor of Ceará from September 12, 1966 to March 15, 1971, and was a leader in getting the stadium built.
History
Castelão was constructed from 1969 to 1973 and was inaugurated on November 11 of that year.In May 2000, the Ceará state government started to reform the stadium. The reformations were divided in three stages, and started on May 16, 2001. The first stage consisted in the recovery of the ditches, and of the bleachers junctions, as well as the recovery of the low walls. The second stage of the reformation started on July 20, 2001, and consisted in the recovery and strengthening of the stadium's physical structure. The third stage consisted in the recovery of the electrical, hydraulic, sanitary, and electronic installations.
The inaugural match was played on November 11, 1973, when Ceará and Fortaleza drew 0-0. The stadium's first goal was scored on November 18, 1973 by Ceará's Erandy, when Ceará beat Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória, usually known simply as Vitória, is a Brazilian football team from Salvador in Bahia, founded on May 13, 1899.Vitória's home games are played at the club's own stadium . They play in red and black horizontal striped shirts, black shorts and black socks...
1-0.
The re-inaugural match was played on March 23, 2002, when the Brazil national team
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
beat the Yugoslavia national team
Yugoslavia national football team
The Yugoslavia national football team represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in association football. It enjoyed a modicum of success in international competition. In 1992, during the Yugoslav wars, the team was suspended from international...
1-0. The stadium's first goal after the re-inauguration was scored by Brazil's Luizão
Luiz Carlos Bombonato Goulart
Luiz Carlos Bombonato Goulart, known as Luizão , is an association footballer who played striker. He has been capped 17 times by Brazil, scoring two goals in the last game of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualification vs Venezuela, a 3–0 Brazilian victory...
.
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 118,496, set on August 27. 1980, when the Brazil national team
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
beat the Uruguay national team
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
1-0.
2014 plans
Castelão is one of the venues of the 2014 FIFA World Cup2014 FIFA World Cup
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, which will be held in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. After the redevelopment, the stadium will have a new all-seater capacity of 66.700.
International matches
- August 27, 1980
Brazil-Uruguay 1-0
Referee: Luís Carlos Félix
Goal: Getúlio (Brazil).
- May 10, 1989
Brazil-Peru 4-1
Referee: Espósito - Argentina
Goals: Charles (2), Bebeto and Zé do Carmo (Brazil); C. Torres (Peru).
- February 26, 1992
Brazil-USA 3-0
Referee: Luiz Vilanova
Goals: Raí (2) and Antônio Carlos (Brazil).
- February 22, 1995
Brazil-Slovakia 5-0
Referee: Dacildo Mourão
Goals: Bebeto (2), Souza, Túlio and Márcio Santos (Brazil).
- November 18, 1998
Brazil-Russia 5-1
Referee: Gustavo Mendez (Uruguay)
Goals: Élber, Amoroso (2), Rivaldo and Marcos Assunção (Brazil); Kournokov (Russia).
- March 28, 2002
Brazil-Yugoslavia 1-0
Referee: Epifanio Gonsales (Paraguay)
Goal: Luizão (Brazil).
- August 21, 2002
Brazil-Paraguay 0-1
Referee: Oscar Ruiz (Colombia)
Goal: Cuevas (Paraguay).
Other events
On July 9, 1980, it was opened in Fortaleza the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. Pope John Paul IIPope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
participated in the celebrations of the Congress and the Estádio Castelão received the largest public of its history: 120,000 followers. On this occasion, during Virgílio Távora's government, the stadium was reformed, and the bleachers of the inferior section were concluded.
Another religious celebration happened on August 13, 1995. On this occasion the archbishop of Fortaleza Dom Aloísio Lorscheider farewell gathered 50 thousand followers.
Several artistic shows were made at the stadium. One of the most outstanding happened on December 10, 1996 when Xuxa
Xuxa
Xuxa , Maria da Graça "Xuxa" Meneghel, born March 27, 1963 in Santa Rosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) is a Brazilian television actress, singer and children's television show host...
commanded the animation to thousands of children.