National Stadium (East Timor)

National Stadium (Portuguese: Estádio Nacional de Timor-Leste) is a multi-purpose stadium in Dili, East Timor. It is used mostly for association football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000.

National Stadium of East Timor
Full nameNational Stadium of East Timor
LocationDili, East Timor
Coordinates8°33′28.6″S 125°34′50.2″E
OwnerFederação de Futebol de Timor-Leste
OperatorFederação de Futebol de Timor-Leste
Capacity5,000
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Renovated1980
Expanded2010
Tenants
Timor Leste national football team

History
Soccer game between Timor-Leste's U-17 National team and U.S. Navy

In 2002 The Dili stadium hosted Kylie Minogue and John Farnham as a reward for the Australians Service in assisting towards independence. Until recently the stadium has been neglected in Dili and in 2006 housed thousands of East Timorese fleeing violence on the streets.[1] In 2011, the stadium was renovated, including changes to the pitch as well as the seating.

Dili Stadium is today home to the finals of the Taca Digicel and Super Liga Timorense. In 2005 world-renowned soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo visited Dili stadium and even has a picture with the President, Xanana Gusmão.[2][3][4]

A tournament held between East Timorese national teams, a UN Police team and Australian and New Zealand combined teams was held in May 2007.

On 12 March 2015 the stadium hosted the first international home match of Timor-Leste national football team in the first round 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification against Mongolia with Timor winning 4–1.[5]

Facilities

The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 people. It was renovated in 2011 and 2016. The 2016 renovation is worth 1.64 million dollars. The project included the renovation of the grandstand, roof renovation, construction of bathrooms, electricity rooms, lighting poles, and adding seats to the grandstand. The stadium has an athletics track. There are two grandstands on the Eastern and Western sides of the field. The main grandstand has a roof.[6]

Major Football Matches
12 March 2015 Timor-Leste  4–1  Mongolia Dili
do Carmo  4, 7'
Souza Silva  84'
Jairo Neto  85'		 Report Batmönkhiin Erkhembayar  87' Stadium: National Stadium (Dili)
Attendance: 9,000
Referee: Sivakorn Pu-Udom (Thailand)

References
  1. "Timor-Leste: First phase of emergency relief operation completed". UNHCR. 13 June 2006. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
  2. "Timor-Leste emociona Cristiano Ronaldo". PÚBLICO (in Portuguese). 19 June 2005. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
  3. "CRISTIANO RONALDO NEWS: Video Ronaldo em Díli". cristianosantosronaldo.blogspot.com (in Portuguese). 20 June 2005. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
  4. "Timor Leste and the cult of Cristiano Ronaldo". Tumblr. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
  5. "Timor-Leste vs. Mongolia - Football Match Summary - March 12, 2015 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
  6. SAPO. "Treinador da seleção timorense lamenta atrasos nas obras do estádio de Díli". SAPO Desporto (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-05-22.

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