Lacerdão
Estádio Luiz José de Lacerda, usually known as Lacerdão, is a multi-purpose stadium in Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil. It is currently used primarily for football matches. The stadium was built in 1980 and has a capacity of 30,000.
Lacerdão | |
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| Full name | Estádio Luiz José de Lacerda |
|---|---|
| Former names | Estádio Pedro Victor de Albuquerque |
| Location | Caruaru, Brazil |
| Owner | Central Sport Club |
| Capacity | 30,000 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | October 19, 1980 |
| Renovated | 1980s |
| Tenants | |
| Central Sport Club | |
The Lacerdão is owned by Central Sport Club. The stadium is named after Luiz José de Lacerda, who was president of Central Sport Club from 1962 to 1964, 1966, 1977 to 1983, and in 1992 and 1993.
History
In 1980, the works on Lacerdão were completed. The inaugural match was played on October 19 of that year, when Central defeated the Nigeria national football team 3–1. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Central's Gil Mineiro.
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 24,450, set on October 22, 1986 when Central beat Flamengo 2–1.
In the 1980s, the stadium was reformed and renamed to its current name. Its original name was Estádio Pedro Victor de Albuquerque. Pedro Victor de Albuquerque was one of the first presidents of Central.
References
- Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro, Volume 2 - Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.