Stade Joseph Marien
Stade Joseph Marien is a multi-use stadium in Brussels, Belgium. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The stadium holds 8,000 [1] and was opened in 1919. It is located within the Duden Park in the municipality of Forest, and its entrance is at one end of the Rue du Stade.
Stade Joseph Marien | |
Parc Duden | |
 Joseph Marien stadium | |
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| Former names | La Butte |
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| Location | Forest, Belgium |
| Capacity | 8,000 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1915–1919 |
| Opened | 14 September 1919 |
| Renovated | 1926 and 2018 |
| Construction cost | 600.000 Belgian franc |
| Architect | Albert Callewaert |
| Tenants | |
| Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | |
History
Early construction
In 1909 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise was offered a site in the Duden Park in Forest, Brussels. Construction started in 1915, during World War I, and ended in 1919. On 14 September 1919 the stadium opened with a friendly game between Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and A.C. Milan.[2]
1920 Summer Olympics
The stadium hosted some of the football events for the 1920 Summer Olympics.
| № | Date | Round | Game | Result[3] | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | August 28, 1920 | First Round | Netherlands  – Luxembourg  | 3 – 0 | 3.000 |
| 2. | August 28, 1920 | First Round | Denmark  –  Spain | 0 – 1 | 3.000 |
| 3. | August 29, 1920 | Quarter Final | Czechoslovakia  – Norway  | 4 – 0 | 4.000 |
1926 renovation
In 1926, the stadium was renovated after a design by architect Albert Callewaert (1888–1957). At this time it was given the 'Art Deco' facade that holds bas-reliefs by Oscar De Clercq (1892–1968).[2][4]
References
- Joseph Mariënstadion in Sint-Gillis, Het Nieuwsblad, 3 April 2010
- RUSG (8 January 2017). "Het Joseph Marienstadion".
- FIFA.com. "Olympic Football Tournament Antwerp 1920 - Matches - FIFA.com". FIFA.com.
- "Vorst - Dudenpark". www.irismonument.be.
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