Stadionul Farul Explained

Stadium Name:Stadionul Farul
Former Names:Stadionul 1 Mai
Stadionul Gheorghe Hagi
Address:Str. Primăverii, Nr. 2
Location:Constanţa, Romania
Coordinates:44.1973°N 28.6393°W
Opened:1954
Renovated:1970; 1999
Closed:2022
Demolished:2023
Owner:Municipality of Constanța
Surface:Grass
Dimensions:105 x 68 m
Seating Capacity:15,520 seated
Tenants:Farul Constanța (1955–2021)
Săgeata Năvodari (2013–2014)
Viitorul Constanța (2012–2013)
Farul II Constanța (2021–2022)

Stadionul Gheorghe Hagi (formerly known as the Stadionul Farul) was a multi-purpose stadium in Constanța, which, since its construction in 1954, was the home of the football club Farul Constanța.[1] The stadium was closed in 2022 and demolished in 2023, to build a new one on the same site.[2]

History

The stadium had also functions as an athletics arena, with track and field athletics facilities. In 1970, Stadionul Farul was the first stadium in Romania to host a floodlit football match.[3] The stadium has played host to the Romania national football team, in the World Cup 2006 Qualification, UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying and 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Romania national football team

The following national team matches were held in the stadium:

Date Score Opponent Competition
1. 20 September 1988 3–0 Friendly match
2. 26 April 2000 2–0 Friendly match
3. 27 March 2002 4–1 Friendly match
4. 8 June 2005 3–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
5. 17 August 2005 2–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
6. 3 September 2005 2–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
7. 16 August 2006 2–0 Friendly match
8. 2 September 2006 2–2 UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying
9. 13 October 2007 1–0 UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying
10. 11 October 2008 2–2 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
11. 28 March 2009 2–3 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A început demolarea stadionului din Constanța. digi24.ro. ro. 10 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Veste importantă pentru Gică Hagi și Farul, în ceea ce privește noul stadion din Constanța! Anunțul clubului.
  3. https://www.sport.ro/liga-1/ce-gluma-de-explicatie-care-ar-fi-motivul-pentru-care-stadionul-farul-nu-a-fost-modernizat-pana-acum-arena.html Ce gluma de explicatie! Care ar fi motivul pentru care stadionul Farul nu a fost modernizat pana acum! Arena e o ruina pe care nu se pot juca nici macar meciuri de Liga 3