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Nuevo Pepico Amat

Coordinates: 38°28′02.5″N 0°47′45.7″W / 38.467361°N 0.796028°W / 38.467361; -0.796028
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Nuevo Pepico Amat
Nuevo Pepico Amat in November 2012

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Full nameEstadio Municipal Nuevo Pepico Amat
AddressCalle Heidelberg / Avenida de Ronda
LocationElda, Spain
Coordinates38°28′02.5″N 0°47′45.7″W / 38.467361°N 0.796028°W / 38.467361; -0.796028
OwnerElda City Council
OperatorEldense
Capacity3,025[1]
Field size105x70m
SurfaceNatural grass
Construction
Built2012
Opened30 September 2012
Renovated2021 (switched to natural grass)
Construction cost 4.5 million
Tenants
CD Eldense (2012–)

The Estadio Municipal Nuevo Pepico Amat is a multi-use stadium located in Elda, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. It has a capacity of 3,025[1] and is currently used for football matches and is the home of CD Eldense.

History

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The entrance of the stadium in February 2011

In 2011, the Elda City Council began constructions to build a new stadium 300 meters away from Estadio Municipal Pepico Amat, attempting to turn the grounds of the old stadium into a commercial center.[2] The cost of the new stadium reached 4,5 million, and took the name of its replacement, being called "Nuevo Pepico Amat".[3] Home tenants CD Eldense played their last match in the "old" Pepico Amat on 29 August 2012, a 0–0 draw against Orihuela CF.[4]

The new stadium was opened on 30 September 2012, as Eldense faced CF Borriol in a Tercera División match, with Cristian Algaba scoring the only goal of the afternoon as José Arastey's side won 1–0;[5] even though mayor Adela Pedrosa [es] gave the initial kick-off, the stadium was never officially inaugurated.[6] Initially built with artificial grass and being rated a 2-star UEFA stadium, the stadium switched to a natural grass in August 2021.[7]

The stadium is named after Pepico Amat [es], a former football manager and player born in the city, who played in La Liga for RCD Espanyol, and also played and coached Eldense.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "CIRCULAR N.º 124 PLAY OFF DE ASCENSO A PRIMERA RFEF Y TORNEO PORLA PERMANENCIA EN SEGUNDA RFEF" (in Spanish). Royal Spanish Football Federation. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Recalificarán el suelo del Pepico Amat para permitir un centro de ocio" [They qualified the grounds of the Pepico Amat to allow a leisure center] (in Spanish). Diario Información. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  3. ^ "El nuevo Pepico Amat entrará en juego la próxima temporada" [The new Pepico Amat will be up and running the following season] (in Spanish). Diario Información. 17 November 2011. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  4. ^ "El Eldense dice adiós al Pepico Amat con un empate, como en su estreno" [Eldense bid farewell to the Pepico Amat with a draw, just like in its debut] (in Spanish). Diario Información. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  5. ^ "El Nuevo Pepico Amat cumple hoy 10 años" [The Nuevo Pepico amat makes 10 years today] (in Spanish). Valle de Elda. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  6. ^ "El Nuevo Pepico Amat de Elda cumple 10 años sin estar inaugurado" [The Nuevo Pepico Amat from Elda reaches 10 years without being inaugurated] (in Spanish). Cadena SER. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  7. ^ "El Nuevo Pepico Amat de Elda recibe el césped natural" [The Nuevo Pepico Amat from Elda receives natural grass] (in Spanish). Cadena SER. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  8. ^ Pepico Amat at BDFutbol. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  9. ^ Pepico Amat manager profile at BDFutbol. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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