Estadio José María Minella

Estadio José María Minella
Full name	Estadio José María Minella
Location	Mar del Plata, Argentina
Coordinates	38°01′04.6″S 57°34′56.4″W
Built	1976–1978
Opened	1978
Closed	N/A
Demolished	N/A
Capacity	35,354 [1]
Field dimensions	105 x 70 m
Tenants
Aldosivi (Division 2)

The Estadio José María Minella is a stadium in Mar del Plata, Argentina.

The stadium was built for the 1978 World Cup. It has capacity for 35,354 spectators, although some of the capacity is standing only, like many Argentine stadiums.

Since there are no Argentine First Division teams in Mar del Plata, the stadium is sparsely used, mostly by second division and regional teams, and by first division teams for summer tournaments. The stadium also hosts festivals and concerts.

On February 24, 1993, the stadium played host to the second, and final, Intercontinental Cup for Nations (known as the Artemio Franchi Trophy) match between the then-defending South American football champions, Argentina, and reigning European champions, Denmark. The match ended 1–1 after extra time, but Argentina went on to win 5 – 4 on penalties.

See also

Media related to Estadio José María Minella at Wikimedia Commons

• List of association football stadiums by capacity

Preceded by Estadio Panamericano Havana	Pan American Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies 1995	Succeeded by Canad Inns Stadium Winnipeg
Preceded by Hong Kong Stadium Hong Kong	Rugby World Cup Sevens Venue 2001	Succeeded by Hong Kong Stadium Hong Kong