Estadio Rommel Fernandez
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Estadio Rommel Fernández is a multi-purpose stadium located in Panama City
, It is used for different sports, and mainly for the conduct of games football. It was inaugurated February 6 of 1970. It was designed to accommodate the XI Central American and Caribbean Games in 1970. Through further reforms, the stadium managed to reach the current capacity of 32,000 spectators all seated, be the largest stadium in Panama Above the Estadio Rod Carew of baseball. It is part of Sports City Irving Saladino.
The original name of the stadium was Estadio Revolución, but in 1993, it changed its name to Estadio Rommel Fernández in honour of Rommel Fernández
, a Panamanian soccer player who died in a car accident in the city of Albacete, Spain on May 6 of that year, At that time the stadium had a capacity of 22,000 spectators. The same is often used in the final game of each season LPF but is not currently registered office of any single Panamanian League club or Panama's national football team.
At 2009 the stadium was totally remodelated where its shape and facade was changed completely, seats were installed throughout the stadium, as well as a new giant screen, a new athletics track and is fully air conditioned with modern equipment. It was the spearhead for IX Central American Sports Games 2010 in which the stadium was reopened in the opening ceremony of these games. It is one of the stadiums that hosted more multisport events and regional Central America. The current event being held at this stadium is the Central American Cup 2011.
to make the run to the 1978 FIFA World Cup
in Argentina. In Estadio Revolución, they took on Costa Rica and won surprisingly 3-2, with 2 goals from Agustin Sanchez and one from Luis Tapia. The most memorable ANAPROF
match was the final match played in the stadium in 1996 when more than 25,000 fans watched San Francisco F.C.
take on Plaza Amador
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Panama City
Panama is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama. It has a population of 880,691, with a total metro population of 1,272,672, and it is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, in the province of the same name. The city is the political and administrative center of the...
, It is used for different sports, and mainly for the conduct of games football. It was inaugurated February 6 of 1970. It was designed to accommodate the XI Central American and Caribbean Games in 1970. Through further reforms, the stadium managed to reach the current capacity of 32,000 spectators all seated, be the largest stadium in Panama Above the Estadio Rod Carew of baseball. It is part of Sports City Irving Saladino.
The original name of the stadium was Estadio Revolución, but in 1993, it changed its name to Estadio Rommel Fernández in honour of Rommel Fernández
Rommel Fernandez
Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez was a Panamanian footballer who played as a striker.The second Panamanian footballer to play in Europe, he played almost his entire professional career in Spain, amassing La Liga totals of 104 games and 32 goals - 162/56 both major levels combined - in representation of...
, a Panamanian soccer player who died in a car accident in the city of Albacete, Spain on May 6 of that year, At that time the stadium had a capacity of 22,000 spectators. The same is often used in the final game of each season LPF but is not currently registered office of any single Panamanian League club or Panama's national football team.
At 2009 the stadium was totally remodelated where its shape and facade was changed completely, seats were installed throughout the stadium, as well as a new giant screen, a new athletics track and is fully air conditioned with modern equipment. It was the spearhead for IX Central American Sports Games 2010 in which the stadium was reopened in the opening ceremony of these games. It is one of the stadiums that hosted more multisport events and regional Central America. The current event being held at this stadium is the Central American Cup 2011.
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On April 4, 1976, it marked the debut of the Panamanian national teamPanama national football team
The Panama national football team is the national team of Panama and is controlled by the Panamanian Football Federation. Panama reached the 2006 World Cup CONCACAF Final Round in the qualifiers and finished as runners-up at the final game of the 2005 Gold Cup...
to make the run to the 1978 FIFA World Cup
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
in Argentina. In Estadio Revolución, they took on Costa Rica and won surprisingly 3-2, with 2 goals from Agustin Sanchez and one from Luis Tapia. The most memorable ANAPROF
ANAPROF
The Liga Panameña de Fútbol is the top football league in Panama. Until 2009, the league was named Asociación Nacional Pro Fútbol .-Format:...
match was the final match played in the stadium in 1996 when more than 25,000 fans watched San Francisco F.C.
San Francisco F.C.
San Francisco Fútbol Club is a professional football team located in La Chorrera, Panamá, that plays in Liga Panameña de Fútbol, the top Panamanian football league. The club plays its games in Estadio Agustín Sánchez. San Francisco have won 6 Liga Panameña de Fútbol championships, the second...
take on Plaza Amador
Plaza Amador
Plaza Amador is a Panamanian soccer club, that currently plays in Liga Panameña de Fútbol. It is one of the oldest teams in Panama.- History :...
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