Estadio Marcelo Tinoco Explained

Stadium Name:Estadio Marcelo Tinoco
Fullname:Estadio Marcelo Tinoco
Location: Danlí, Honduras
Tenants:Súper Estrella
Necaxa
Estrella Roja
Real de Minas
Lobos UPNFM
Seating Capacity:5 000
Dimensions:105 x 67 m

Estadio Marcelo Tinoco is a multi-use stadium located in Danlí, Honduras. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it's Lobos UPNFM home stadium.

History

The name of the stadium is a tribute to goalkeeper Marcelo Tinoco, who played in the 1960s and suffered several internal blows after a football match which led him to death.[1]

References

14.0333°N -86.5744°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Quién era Marcelo Tinoco . nacerenhonduras.com . 13 April 2009.