Sóstói Stadion was a multi-purpose stadium in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, primarily used for football matches.[2] The stadium could hold 14,300 people and was the home of Nemzeti Bajnokság I club 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]
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| Coordinates | 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 |
| Tenants | |
| Videoton FC (1967–2016) Gázszer FC (1997–98) | |
History
editThe construction of the stadium began on 1963, however, following 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 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]
On 12 December 2015, Videoton played their last match at Sósóti Stadion against Paksi FC in the 2015–16 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season. The match ended with a 1–0 victory for Videoton. The last goal was scored by Géresi in the 80th minute.[5][6]
Demolition
editOn 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 dismantled.[7][8]
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 devices 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.[9]
Milestone matches
edit| 1967 | Videoton  | 3–0 | Kecskemét | 1967 Nemzeti Bajnokság I First match |
| [ (Report)] |
| 12 December 2015 | Videoton | 1–0 | Paks | 2015–16 Nemzeti Bajnokság I Last match |
Géresi  80' |
(Report) | Attendance: 2,531 Referee: Sándor Andó-Szabó (Hungary) |
International matches
editThe table below shows the matches played by the Hungarian national team in the Sóstói Stadion. Hungary's goals tally first.[10]
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 1974 |  Yugoslavia
|
4–2 | Friendly |
| 23 May 1983 |  Norway
|
0–0 | Friendly |
| 9 October 1991 |  Belgium
|
0–2 | Friendly |
| 15 November 2006 |  Canada
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1–0 | Friendly |
| 8 September 2007 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina
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1–0 | Euro 2008 qualifying |
| 17 November 2010 |  Lithuania
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2–0 | Friendly |
Attendances
editAs of 11 April 2017.
| Season | Average |
|---|---|
| 2010–11 | 4,158 [11] |
| 2011–12 | 4,102 [12] |
| 2012–13 | 3,084 [13] |
| 2013–14 | 3,330 [14] |
| 2014–15 | 3,381 [15] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Sostoi Stadium". Videoton FC official website. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ "Sóstói Stadion". Stadium Database. 10 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Székesfehérvár, Sóstói Stadion" (in Hungarian). magyarfutball.hu. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ "Sóstói Stadion" (in Hungarian). Videoton FC official website. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ "2015–16 Nemzeti Bajnokság I: Videoton 1–0 Paks". Soccerway.com. 12 December 2015.
- ^ "Méltó búcsú a Sóstói Stadiontól, győzelemmel zártuk az őszi idényt". Vidi.hu. 12 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.
- ^ "2010–11 Nézőszámok". magyarfutball.hu. 1 July 2011.
- ^ "2011–12 Nézőszámok". magyarfutball.hu. 1 July 2012.
- ^ "2012–13 Nézőszámok". magyarfutball.hu. 1 July 2013.
- ^ "2013–14 Nézőszámok". magyarfutball.hu. 1 July 2014.
- ^ "2014–15 Nézőszámok". magyarfutball.hu. 1 July 2015.
External links
edit- Videoton FC official website
- Stadium pictures at www.stadiumdb.com