Suwon World Cup Stadium

Infobox_Stadium
stadium_name = Suwon World Cup Stadium
nickname = Big Bird Stadium


caption = Entrance
fullname = Suwon World Cup Stadium
location = Suwon, South Korea
built = May 13, 2001
opened = 2002
renovated =
closed =
demolished =
owner = Suwon Samsung Bluewings
operator = Samsung
surface = Grass
construction_cost =
architect =
former_names =
tenants =
Suwon Samsung Bluewings
seating_capacity =
43,288
dimensions =
425,000 m² (site)
66,595 m² (floorage)
The Suwon World Cup Stadium (Big Bird Stadium), which seats 43,288,cite web|url=http://www.fcbluewings.com/eng/club/club2.asp|title=Suwon Samsung Bluewings F.C. Official Website|work=Suwon Samsung Bluewings website|accessmonthday = August 9 | accessyear=2007] in the Korean city of Suwon, has been home to K-League football side Suwon Samsung Bluewings since 2002.

2002 Korea/Japan World Cup

The following 2002 World Cup matches were held in the Suwon World Cup Stadium. It was the 'highest scoring' stadium of the tournament, averaging five goals per match.

First Round Matches

* June 5, 2002: United States 3 - 2 Portugal

* June 11, 2002: Senegal 3 - 3 Uruguay

* June 13, 2002: Costa Rica 2 - 5 Brazil

Round of 16

* June 16, 2002: Spain 1 - 1 Ireland (Spain won 3-2 on penalty kicks)

ee also

*Suwon Samsung Bluewings
*List of Korea-related topics
*Suwon

References

External links

* [http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/asia/south_korea/kyonggi_do/suwon_wc.shtml WorldStadiums.com entry]