Kostas Davourlis Stadium

Infobox_Stadium
stadium_name = Kostas Davourlis Stadium
nickname = Agyia


location = Agyia, Patras
broke_ground = 1935
opened = June 6, 1939
renovated = 2000
closed =
owner = Panachaiki GE
operator = Panachaiki GE
surface = Grass
construction_cost =
architect =
former_names = Panachaiki Stadium
tenants = Panachaiki GE
seating_capacity = 11,321

Kostas Davourlis Stadium is a stadium in Patras, Greece. It is the home of Panachaiki GE. Work on the grounds started in 1935. Originally called Panachaiki Stadium, it has been officially renamed Kostas Davourlis in 1992 after the great footballplayer who died the same year. [Achaioi3 webpage [http://www.axaioi3.gr/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=29&board=8.0] ]

History

It was inaugurated in June 6th, 1939. Kostas Davourlis Stadium originally had one stand (south). It acquired its present horseshoe-like shape in 1974. The stadium is in a much better condition today than a few years ago. The placement of plastic seats and the construction of the roof (north stand) in 1997; the refurbishment of facilities below the stands (VIP club, cafeteria, club shop) and the installation of floodlights in 2000 have done much to upgrade it. [Website about Greek stadiums and arenas [http://www.stadia.gr/panahaiki/panahaiki.html] ]

The capacity of the stadium has changed frequently, peaking at 22,000 after a 1974 expansion. Since then there have been a number of reductions due to modernisations. Record attendance is 21.350 in a football match between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos in 1982.

Adjacent the Kostas Davourlis Stadium is Panachaiki's arena for indoor sports, built in 1984.

Potential improvements

The stadium can become much better, as there are still many problems. Access to the stadium and the lack of parking spaces are probably the most important of these. There is talk that a large car park will be constructed on the western side of the stadium, but this will only go through if the necessary funds are secured. [Website about Greek stadiums and arenas [http://www.stadia.gr/panahaiki/panahaiki.html] ]

Notable matches

*1939: Panachaiki 3 - Asteras Patron 1, friendly match
*1974: Panachaiki 1 - FC Twente 1, UEFA Cup 1973-74
*1976: Greece 0 - Israel - 1, friendly match

Gallery

References

*Achaioi3 webpage [http://www.axaioi3.gr/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=29&board=8.0]
*Website about Greek stadiums and arenas [http://www.stadia.gr/panahaiki/panahaiki.html]

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