Tsirio Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Tsirio Stadium
Native Name:Τσίρειο Στάδιο
Native Name Lang:EL
Fullname:Tsirio Athletic Centre
Location:Limassol, Cyprus
Built:1973–1975
Opened:1975
Renovated:1985
Owner:Cyprus Sport Organisation - CSO (Greek: Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Αθλητισμού)
Operator:G.S.O.
Surface:Natural Grass
Tenants:Karmiotissa Polemidion (2022–2023)
AEL Limassol (1975–2022)
Apollon Limassol (1975–2022)
Aris Limassol (1975–2022)
APEP Pitsilias (2008–2010)
Seating Capacity:13,331
Dimensions:105mx67mm (344feetx220feetm)

The Tsirio Stadium (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Τσίρειο Στάδιο) is an all-seater multi-purpose stadium in Limassol, Cyprus.

The stadium holds 13,331 people and is mostly used for football matches. It was the home ground of the three biggest clubs in Limassol,[1] which have now moved to the Alphamega Stadium.

The football pitch is surrounded by an athletics track and serves as the home ground of the Limassol GSO (Gymnastikos Syllogos Olympia) Athletics Club.

History

The stadium was built in 1975 with the help of Petros I. Tsiros, a famous businessman and philanthropist of the city, to replace the aging GSO Stadium. For his contributions to the construction of the stadium, Tsiros became its namesake.

In the past, especially in the 1990s, it was used as the home ground for the Cyprus national football team.

Some matches of the 1992 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship, which was hosted in Cyprus, were played in this stadium including the two semi-final matches held on 14 May 1992. In the first match, Spain beat Portugal 3–1 and in the other match, Germany beat Italy 6–5 on penalties after a 0–0 draw. Through these matches, Spain and Germany advanced to the final. The stadium also hosted some Cyprus Super Cup and Cypriot Cup finals.

The construction of the Alphamega Stadium replaced Tsirio Stadium as the city's main football stadium.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Κύπρος . Τσίρειο Στάδιο, Λεμεσός Κύπρος . Cyprusevents.net . 2013-01-02.
  2. Web site: Ολοκληρώθηκαν τα εγκαίνια του "Alphamega Stadium". 2022-11-25. el. sigmalive.com. 2022-12-15.