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| In August 2011 ]s were introduced; these were first officially used for the football match between ] and ] on 2 September 2011. | In August 2011 ]s were introduced; these were first officially used for the football match between ] and ] on 2 September 2011. | ||
| A total renovation of the stadium, the first since it was built, is expected to be completed by 2021.The renovation includes a new |
A total renovation of the stadium, the first since it was built, is expected to be completed by 2021.The renovation includes a new west stand with a media room, dressing room and 1500 capacity, meaning the stadium will hold 5000 people, nearly 10% of the whole countries population. | ||
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| Full name | Tórsvøllur |
|---|---|
| Location | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands |
| Capacity | 5,000 (all-seater) |
| Field size | 100 m × 65 m (109 yd × 71 yd) |
| Surface | Artificial grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1999 |
| Opened | 9 July 1999 |
| Renovated | 2010–2021 |
| Tenants | |
| Faroe Islands national football team | |
Tórsvøllur is a football stadium on the sport site of Gundadalur in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. The stadium holds 5000 people, and was built in 1999 to become the country's national stadium to provide a artificial grass surface on which international football matches could be played. Previously, the Faroe Islands national team played its home matches in the town of Toftir at Svangaskarð stadium.
In August 2011 floodlights were introduced; these were first officially used for the football match between Faroe Islands and Italy on 2 September 2011.
A total renovation of the stadium, the first since it was built, is expected to be completed by 2021.The renovation includes a new west stand with a media room, dressing room and 1500 capacity, meaning the stadium will hold 5000 people, nearly 10% of the whole countries population.
References
- "UEFA Handbook | First Division clubs in Europe" (PDF). 10 August 2011. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
External links
Media related to Tórsvøllur at Wikimedia Commons- Tórsvøllur at Nordic Stadiums
- Tórsvøllur at World Stadiums
- The venue at StadiumDB.com
62°1′9″N 6°46′41″W / 62.01917°N 6.77806°W / 62.01917; -6.77806
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