Vila Olímpica Elzir Cabral
Vila Olímpica Elzir Cabral, also known as Fortim do Ferrão (Ferrão's Fort) or just Elzir Cabral, is a multi-use stadium located in Fortaleza, Brazil. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Ferroviário Atlético Clube, which own the stadium.[2] The stadium has a maximum capacity of 8,000 people and was built in 1989.[1]
Fortim do Ferrão | |
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Location | Fortaleza, Brasil |
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Owner | Ferroviário Atlético Clube |
Capacity | 8,000[1] |
Surface | Grass |
Opened | March 19, 1989 |
Tenants | |
Ferroviário Atlético Clube |
The stadium is the first private stadium in Ceará state recognized by the Brazilian Football Confederation as being able to host official matches and competitions.[3] It is named after Elzir Cabral, who was Ferroviário's president and bought the land which the stadium was built.[4]
History
The stadium was built during the 1960s and the 1970s, after a groundplot was acquired by Ferroviário's board of directors.[4]
The stadium was inaugurated on March 19, 1989, when Ferroviário beat Guarani 6–0. The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 4,679, set on that match.[1]
References
- "Estádio Elzir Cabral" (in Portuguese). Templos do Futebol. Retrieved November 8, 2007.
- "Ceará - Elzir Cabral" (in Portuguese). Futebol Nordeste. Archived from the original on November 17, 2007. Retrieved November 9, 2007.
- "Estádio Elzir Cabral" (in Portuguese). Ferroviário Atlético Clube official website. Retrieved November 8, 2007.
- "Sem sedes próprias" (in Portuguese). Jornal O Povo. Archived from the original on December 31, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2007.