Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Stadium
Nickname:Gruia
Address:Str. Romulus Vuia, nr. 23
Location:Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Coordinates:46.7794°N 23.5775°W
Opened:1973
Renovated:2008
Owner:CFR Cluj
Architect:Dico și Țigănaș
Surface:Grass
Construction Cost:€30 million (expansion)
(€42 million in 2019 euros)[1]
Seating Capacity:22,198[2]
Dimensions:105 x 60m
Tenants:CFR Cluj (1973–present)

The Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Stadium, informally also known as CFR Cluj Stadium, is a football-only stadium in the Gruia district, Cluj-Napoca, Romania and is home ground of CFR Cluj. The stadium is named after Constantin Rădulescu (1924–2001), a former player, coach and club doctor.[3]

History

The stadium was originally built in 1973. Before 2004 it had a capacity of about 10,000 seats, hosting the home games of CFR Cluj, mostly in the second and third divisions of the Romanian football.

As CFR Cluj qualified for the Champions League group stage in 2008, the stadium was expanded. The expansion was designed by Dico și Țigănaș, built by Transilvania Construction, and completed in September 2008, increasing the capacity to 22,198 seats. There are also plans for further expansions.

The stadium was inaugurated with an international game between CFR Cluj and Braga, a game that CFR Cluj won with 3–1.

On 6 September 2008, Romania played Lithuania in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier. It was the first match of the Romania national team in Cluj-Napoca after 85 years.[4]

Events

Association football

International football matches
DateCompetitionHomeAwayScoreAttendance
6 September 20082010 FIFA World Cup qualification Romania Lithuania0–314,000
9 November 2017Friendly Romania Turkey2–016,000
26 March 2019UEFA Euro 2020 qualification Romania Faroe Islands4–110,502

Association football

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CP0000ROM086NEST Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: All Items for Romania
  2. News: Stadion – Info utile. Stadium – Useful info. CFR Cluj. ro. 9 July 2022.
  3. Web site: Alungat de "U", a construit CFR-ul!. Prosport.ro. ro . Dropped by "U", he built the CFR!. 25 March 2011 . 9 April 2020.
  4. Web site: Wilson . Jonathan . Lithuania drubbing exposes Romanian discord . The Guardian . 9 September 2008 .

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