Estadio Elías Aguirre

Estadio Capitán Remigio Elías Aguirre Romero is a multi-purpose stadium administrated by the governmental Instituto Peruano del Deporte in Chiclayo, Peru. It was built in 1970 named after the 19th century Peruvian sailor Elías Aguirre Romero. Its current spectator capacity is 23,000 (can be limited to 20,000 for safety reasons) after the renovations performed for the 2004 Copa América, and had artificial turf installed for the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship. The most recognized club to play at this stadium is Juan Aurich.

Estadio Elias Aguirre
Full nameEstadio Capitán Remigio Elías Aguirre Romero
LocationChiclayo, Peru
Coordinates6°46′6″S 79°51′39″W
OwnerRegional government
OperatorInstituto Peruano del Deporte
Capacity23,000[1]
Field size105 x 68 m[2]
SurfacePolytan Ligaturf 240 ACS 65[2]
Construction
Built1970
Opened1970
Renovated2004, 2005
Expanded2004
Tenants
Juan Aurich

History

Estadio Capitán Remigio Elías Aguirre Romero was built in 1970 and renovated in 2004 for the Copa América Peru was to host. The stadium hosted 5 matches for this tournament in which the national football teams of Peru, Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay, and Ecuador participated. The game that opened the Elías Aguirre's participation in this tournament was a group stage 2–2 draw between Mexico and Uruguay, and the game that closed its participation was a 1–0 Argentina win over hosts Peru in the quarterfinals. The stadium received a minor renovation for the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship. The renovations consisted of installing Polytan Ligaturf which received the FIFA 1 star recommended rating.[2] During this championship, the Elías Aguirre hosted 6 matches; 5 group stage matches and 1 semifinal match.

The stadium is administrated by the regional government of Lambayeque and principally used by local teams of Chiclayo which participate in the Copa Perú. Additionally, football club Juan Aurich gained promotion to the Primera División in 2007 after conquering the 2007 Copa Perú. They play in the Primera División since 2008 and qualified to the 2010 Copa Libertadores in which the stadium hosted international matches against the Argentinian defending champions Estudiantes de La Plata and Bolivian Bolívar, Mexican Estudiantes Tecos in addition to local Alianza Lima.

In addition to football events, the stadium can host track and field events and is located within a sports complex.

International matches hosted
Date Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance Tournament
7 July 2004Mexico 2–2 UruguayGroup B25.000Copa América
Argentina 6–1 Ecuador24.000
10 July 2004Uruguay 2–1 EcuadorGroup B25.000
Argentina 0–1 Mexico25.000
17 July 2004Peru 0–1 ArgentinaQuarterfinals26.500
17 September 2005Ivory Coast 3–4 ItalyGroup C14,800FIFA U-17 World Championship
United States 3–2 North Korea15,200
20 September 2005Italy 1–3 United StatesGroup C15,240
Ivory Coast 0–3 North Korea14,500
22 September 2005Australia 2–1 UruguayGroup B11,100
29 September 2005Mexico 4–0 NetherlandsSemifinals16,800
6 August 2009Alianza Atlético Peru0–0Venezuela Deportivo AnzoáteguiFirst stage7,112Copa Sudamericana
29 January 2010Juan Aurich Peru2–0Mexico Estudiantes Tecos10,312Copa Libertadores
24 February 20102–0Bolivia Bolívar10,759Copa Libertadores
16 March 20104–2Peru Alianza Lima13,253Copa Libertadores
30 March 20100-2Argentina Estudiantes19,904Copa Libertadores
25 August 20111-2Colombia La Equidad–Copa Sudamericana

References
  1. "Estadio Elías Aguirre". Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  2. "FIFA Recommended Fields Worldwide". FIFA. Archived from the original on 7 May 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
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