Illovszky Rudolf Stadion (1960)

This article is about the stadium closed in 2016. For the new stadium it replaced, see Illovszky Rudolf Stadion.
Illovszky Rudolf Stadion
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Former namesFáy utcai Stadion
LocationAngyalföld, Budapest, Hungary
OwnerVasas SC
Capacity3,000
Field size105x68m
SurfaceGrass
Field
Construction
Opened1960
Closed2016
Demolished2016
Tenants
Vasas SC
MTK Budapest (2015–16)
Újpest (2016)

Illovszky Rudolf Stadion was a multi-use stadium in Angyalföld, Budapest, Hungary. It was used mostly for football matches and was the home stadium of Vasas SC. The stadium was able to hold 18,000 people.[1][2]

History

In the 1970–71 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season an electronic scoreboard was mounted.

On 2 June 1990, the first official international match was played in the stadium. Hungary hosted Columbia. The friendly match ended with a 3–1 victory for Hungary. The first goal was scored by György Bognár.

On 3 June 2000, the last international football match was played. Hungary hosted Israel. The final result was 2–1 for Hungary, while the last goals was scored by Ferenc Horváth.

In July 2001 the plastic roof of the main stand was burnt. The damaged part was 30 metres long.

On 21 February 2002 the stadium was named after Vasas SC legend Rudolf Illovszky.[3]

On 29 October 2016, the last match was played in the stadium. Vasas hosted Videoton in the 2016–17 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season. The match ended with 1–1 draw and the last goal was scored by Lazović in the 92nd minute.[4]

Demolition

The stadium was demolished in 2016 to build a completely new football stadium.

Milestone matches

29 October 2016 Vasas SC Hungary 1–1 Hungary Videoton FC 2016–17 Nemzeti Bajnokság I
(Last match)
Remili 37' Report 90+2' Lazović Attendance: 5,045
Referee: Iványi (Hungary)

International matches

2 June 1990 Hungary Hungary 3–1 Colombia Colombia Friendly match
[ Report] Attendance: 5,000
8 March 1995 Hungary Hungary 3–1 Latvia Latvia Friendly match
[ Report] Attendance: 3,000
11 November 1995 Hungary Hungary 1–0 Iceland Iceland 1996 UEFA Euro Qualification
Illés 56' Report Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Georgios Bikas (Greece
3 June 2000 Hungary Hungary 2–1 Israel Israel Friendly match
[ Report] Attendance: 5,000

Attendances

As of 11 April 2017.

Season Average
2010–11 2,427 [5]
2011–12 2,385 [6]

References

  1. ^ "Illovszky Rudolf Stadion". Magyarfutball.hu. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Illovszky Rudolf Stadion". Stadiumdb.com. 8 December 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Budapest, XIII. ker., Illovszky Rudolf Stadion". Magyarfutball.hu. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  4. ^ "2016–17 Nemzeti Bajnokság I: Vasas 1–1 Videoton". Soccerway.com. 29 October 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  5. ^ "2010–11 Nézőszámok". magyarfutball.hu. 1 July 2011.
  6. ^ "2011–12 Nézőszámok". magyarfutball.hu. 1 July 2012.

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