Arena da Baixada
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| Full name | Estádio Mario Celso Petraglia |
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| Former names | Estádio Joaquim Américo Guimarães, Kyocera Arena |
| Location | Curitiba, Paraná,Brazil |
| Coordinates | 25°26′54″S49°16′37″W/ 25.44833°S 49.27694°W |
| Owner | Club Athletico Paranaense |
| Operator | G3 United |
| Capacity | 42,372 |
| Record attendance | Non-football:45,925 (religious event, 27 July 2019)[1] Football:40,263 (Athletico Paranaensevs.Atletico Junior,12 December 2018) |
| Field size | 105 m × 68 m (344 ft × 223 ft) |
| Surface | Artificial grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | December 1, 1997 |
| Opened | June 24, 1999 |
| Renovated | 2009, 2012–2014 |
| Tenants | |
| Athletico Paranaense | |
| Website | |
| www | |
Estádio Mario Celso Petraglia(Formerly known asEstádio Joaquim Américo Guimarães), also known asLigga Arenafor sponsorship reasons orArena da Baixada,is a stadium located inCuritiba,the state capital ofParaná,Brazil. It is the home stadium ofClub Athletico Paranaense,and has a capacity of 42,372 people. The stadium was the first in Brazil to sell itsnaming rights;it was known asKyocera Arenabetween 2005 and 1 April 2008. It was the firstretractable roofstadium built in South America.[2]
With Curitiba selected as one of the host cities of the2014 FIFA World Cup,the stadium was rebuilt between 2012 and 2014. Its capacity was expanded to 42,372 seats.
Located in the Água Verde borough near the center of Curitiba, the history of the stadium began in the early twentieth century, when in 1914, Joaquim Américo Guimarães (1879–1917), then president of the International (the forefathers of Club Athletico Paranaense), led the construction of the then Arena da Baixada stadium. Athletico came into existence ten years later, inheriting the assets, including the stadium.
History
[edit]The stadium was built at the previous location of aBrazilian Armypowder depot. In 1934, the stadium was renamed Estádio Joaquim Américo Guimarães. In 1980, the stadium received its first floodlights. From 1986 to 1994, the stadium was closed and Athletico Paranaense played their games atEstadio Pinheirão.[3]After being reopened in 1994 and operating for some years, the old stadium building was demolished on March 26, 1997, right after a construction project of a new arena was announced. In June 1999, the new stadium was built. In 2005, the stadium was renamedKyocera Arena,after the Japanese companyKyocerapurchased thenaming rights.The contract with Kyocera ended in early 2008. It was not renewed, and no new partnership was announced. As a result, the stadium went back to its old name,Arena da Baixada.[4]
In February 2024, it was renamed EstádioMario Celso Petraglia,in honor to its long-lasting president.
The inaugural match of the old stadium was played on 6 September 1914, whenFlamengobeatInternacional7–1. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Flamengo's Arnaldo.
The inaugural match of the new stadium was played on 24 June 1999, whenAthletico ParanaensebeatCerro Porteñoof Paraguay 2–1. The first goal of the stadium after its reinauguration was scored by Athletico'sLucas Severino.[5]
The stadium's football attendance record currently stands at 40,263, set on 12 December 2018 when Athletico Paranaense defeatedAtletico Junioron penalties for the2018 Copa Sudamericana Final.[6][7]
The attendance record for a non-football event was registered on July 27, 2019, when "Semana de Avivamento" took place (a religious event among evangelical churches). On this day, 45,925 people attended the event.[8]
2014 FIFA World Cup
[edit]Ever since renovation works were completed in June 1999, the historic Estádio Joaquim Américo has been considered by many experts and journalists as one of Brazil's most modern and best-appointed stadiums.
The stadium, which was originally constructed back in 1914, was one of the venues chosen to host games at the2014 FIFA World Cup.
Prior to welcoming the global showpiece, the stadium underwent another set of renovation works from 2012 to 2014. The renovations were a series of improvements in facilities and the addition of rows of extra seats parallel to the pitch.[9]This resulted in an increased capacity of 42,000, which made it possible for the stadium to host four World Cup matches.[10]
Construction of the stadium did not come without difficulties. Building work at the stadium was suspended in October 2013 on the orders of a Brazilian labor tribunal due to numerous and serious safety breaches. "Countless infractions have been committed, in various stages of the building project," wrote the judge Lorena Colnago in her decision, the Paraná Regional Labor Tribunal said in a statement.[11]Subsequently, the planned retractable roof for the stadium was canceled because it would not be ready in time for the world cup.[12]In late 2014, construction of the planned retractable roof resumed. With the completion of the project in March 2015, Arena da Baixada became the first stadium in South America with a retractable roof.[13]
The official inauguration of the renovated stadium was on May 14, 2014, in a friendly match between Athletico andCorinthians Paulistathat finished 2–1 to Corinthians in front of 30,000 people. The first goal was scored by Athletico'sMarcelo Cirinoin the 13th minute.[14][15]
The first match to be held during theworld cupwas played betweenIranandNigeria,on June 16, ending with no goals.
Matches
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| Date | Time (UTC-03) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2014 | 16:00 |  Iran |
0–0 |  Nigeria |
Group F | 39,081 |
| June 20, 2014 | 19:00 |  Honduras |
1–2 |  Ecuador |
Group E | 39,224 |
| June 23, 2014 | 13:00 |  Australia |
0–3 |  Spain |
Group B | 39,375 |
| June 26, 2014 | 17:00 |  Algeria |
1–1 |  Russia |
Group H | 39,311 |
UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic
[edit]The event was the first that the promotion hosted inCuritiba.It was the fourthstadium venueand first Brazilian stadium to host a UFC event and drew 45,207 fans, then the third largest crowd in UFC's history.[16][17]Two Curitiba natives,Cris CyborgandShogun Rua,appeared on the official card with both winning their fights.
2017 FIVB Volleyball World League
[edit]In 2017, the stadium hosted the final round of2017 FIVB Volleyball World League.
- Pool J1
| Date | Time | Score | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 | Total | Report | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul | 15:05 | Brazil |
3–1 |  Canada |
25–21 | 17–25 | 25–19 | 25–19 | 92–84 | P2P3 | |
| 5 Jul | 15:05 | Russia |
0–3 | Canada |
23–25 | 27–29 | 17–25 | 67–79 | P2P3 | ||
| 6 Jul | 15:05 | Brazil |
3–2 | Russia |
25–18 | 18–25 | 25–19 | 22–25 | 16–14 | 106–101 | P2P3 |
- Pool K1
| Date | Time | Score | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 | Total | Report | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul | 17:40 | France |
3–2 |  United States |
27–25 | 20–25 | 26–24 | 17–25 | 15–12 | 105–111 | P2P3 |
| 5 Jul | 17:40 | Serbia |
1–3 | United States |
22–25 | 23–25 | 25–19 | 22–25 | 92–94 | P2P3 | |
| 6 Jul | 18:10 | France |
3–2 | Serbia |
25–21 | 25–20 | 17–25 | 18–25 | 15–11 | 100–102 | P2P3 |
- Semifinals
| Date | Time | Score | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 | Total | Report | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul | 15:05 | Brazil |
3–1 | United States |
25–20 | 23–25 | 25–20 | 25–19 | 98–84 | P2P3 | |
| 7 Jul | 17:50 | France |
3–1 | Canada |
25–19 | 22–25 | 25–19 | 25–21 | 97–84 | P2P3 |
- 3rd place match
| Date | Time | Score | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 | Total | Report | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul | 20:00 | United States |
1–3 | Canada |
25–18 | 20–25 | 22–25 | 21–25 | 88–93 | P2P3 |
- Final
| Date | Time | Score | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 | Total | Report | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul | 23:05 | Brazil |
2–3 | France |
25–21 | 15–25 | 23–25 | 25–19 | 13–15 | 101–105 | P2P3 |
Further reading
[edit]- Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro,Volume 2 - Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.
References
[edit]- ^"Evento evangélico bate recorde de público da Arena da Baixada".Bem Parana(in Portuguese). July 28, 2019.RetrievedOctober 14,2019.
- ^"Curitiba: Latin America's first retractable roof under way".Stadium DB.com.RetrievedDecember 19,2018.
- ^"Athletico Paranaense Stadium History".Athletico Paranaense Official Website.January 15, 2018. Archived fromthe originalon January 15, 2018.RetrievedOctober 13,2020.
- ^"Sem pressa, Atlético-PR negocia patrocínio"(in Portuguese). Máquina do Esporte. June 5, 2008.Archivedfrom the original on June 8, 2008.Retrieved2008-07-02.
- ^"Há 14 anos, Arena era inaugurada em noite mágica para atleticanos".Athletico Paranaense – Site Oficial(in Brazilian Portuguese). June 24, 2013.RetrievedOctober 14,2020.
- ^"Atlético Become Athletico: Paranaense Win First International Trophy and Now Change Name and Badge".Yellow and Green Football.December 13, 2018. Archived fromthe originalon October 18, 2020.RetrievedOctober 14,2020.
- ^"Atlético-PR quebra recorde de público da Arena em jogo do título".Gazeta Esportiva(in Portuguese). December 13, 2018.RetrievedOctober 14,2020.
- ^"Evento evangélico bate recorde de público da Arena da Baixada".Bem Parana(in Portuguese). July 28, 2019.RetrievedOctober 14,2019.
- ^"World Cup 2014 Stadium Profile: Arena da Baixada".www.goal.com.RetrievedOctober 14,2020.
- ^"Arena da Baixada, Curitiba".FIFA.Archived fromthe originalon January 30, 2012.RetrievedDecember 19,2018.
- ^"Work on World Cup stadium suspended by Brazilian labour court".Irish Times.October 2, 2013.RetrievedOctober 2,2013.
- ^"Delayed stadium in southern Brazilian city of Curitiba opens for test event".Prince-george-citizen.com.March 29, 2014. Archived fromthe originalon May 12, 2014.RetrievedMay 19,2015.
- ^"Curitiba: Latin America's first retractable roof under way".stadiumDB.com.November 27, 2014.RetrievedOctober 14,2020.
- ^"Corinthians vence Atlético-PR na inauguração da Arena da Baixada".O Globo.May 14, 2014. Archived fromthe originalon April 23, 2019.RetrievedOctober 14,2019.
- ^"WC officials pleased after Curitiba test".ESPN.com.May 15, 2014.RetrievedOctober 14,2020.
- ^MMAjunkie Staff (February 7, 2016)."'UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic' official for May 14 in 40,000-seat Brazilian arena ".mmajunkie.com/.RetrievedFebruary 4,2016.
- ^Staff (May 15, 2016)."UFC 198 attendance: Event draws 45,207 for third largest show in company history".mmajunkie.com.RetrievedMay 15,2016.
External links
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- Arena da Baixada-at Athletico Paranaense official website
- CAP S/A– by CAP S/A website
- Baixada- by Furacao.com website
- [1]- CAP International Relations