Arnar Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Arnar Stadium
Location:Ijevan, Armenia
Opened:2007
Owner:"Arnar" Charitable Fund
Seating Capacity:2,100
Surface:grass
Construction Cost:AMD 7,578,000
Dimensions:110 x 70 meters
Tenants:Impulse (2011-2012)
Shirak (2011-2012)

Arnar Stadium (Armenian: Արնար մարզադաշտ) is an all-seater stadium in Ijevan, Armenia, mainly used for football matches. With a capacity of 2,100 seats, it is the only stadium in Ijevan.

Overview

The stadium was built in 2007, by the "Arnar" Charitable Fund[1] directed by the Armenian businessman Artsruni Ghalumian.[2] The first ever competitive match in Arnar Stadium was the Armenian Independence Cup final match in 2008 between Ararat Yerevan and Banants.[3] Ararat Yerevan won the title defeating Banmants 2-1 after extra time with the presence of 2,500 spectators.

Between 2011 and 2012, the stadium was used as a home venue by two teams of the Armenian Premier League; Impulse from Dilijan and Shirak from Gyumri.

The stadium has an adjacent small pitch designated for trainings.

External links

40.8933°N 45.1511°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.azdarar.am/announcments/org/131/00015512/ Statement by Arnar Charitable Fund
  2. http://www.aravot.am/am/articles/sport/65413/view/rss.php Aravot:Football in Ijevan 15 July 2007
  3. http://www.armtown.com/news/am/arv/20091111/72243/ Armtown:Aravot 11 November 2009