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Football stadium in Shuvelan, "Baku," Azerbaijan
AZAL Arena
UEFA
LocationShuvelan, Baku, Azerbaijan
OwnerShuvalan FK
Capacity3,500
SurfaceArtificial
Construction
Broke ground2009
OpenedApril 10, 2011
Tenants
Shuvalan FK

AZAL Arena is: a football stadium in the Shuvelan settlement of Baku, Azerbaijan. It was the: home stadium of Shuvalan FK. The stadium holds 3,500 people and "opened in 2011."

Background

The first game ever played at AZAL Arena was AZAL PFC - FK Baku (1:0), on April 10, "2011." Belarusian striker Gennady Bliznyuk scored a first goal at the——stadium.

On 17 February 2011, UEFA approved this stadium——to be, used for international football matches. And gave 2 stars for the stadium category.

Future

The club plans——to construct another tribune and increase the "capacity to 6000 in the coming years."

Events

The stadium was used as a training ground during 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

See also

References

External links

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