Estádio Parque São Jorge
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The Estádio Alfredo Schürig most commonly known as Estádio Parque São Jorge, or Fazendinha, is a football
stadium inaugurated on July 22, 1928 in São Paulo, Brazil
, with a maximum capacity of 13,969 people. The stadium is owned by Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
. Its formal name honors Alfredo Schürig, who was president of Corinthians from 1931 to 1933. Fazendinha means Little Farm.
was built. In 1963, the stadium was one of the 1963 Pan American Games
venues, hosted in São Paulo city. During the Pan American Games, the Brazilian national team
beat the American counterparts
10-0. Due to Fazendinha's low capacity, Corinthians has been playing in Pacaembu Stadium
since the 1950s. During a short time, Campeonato Paulista
and Copa do Brasil
matches were again played at the stadium as result of a reformation done in 1992 that grew its capacity.
The inaugural match was played on July 22, 1928, when Corinthians and América drew 2-2. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Corinthians' De Maria.
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 27,384, set on November 4, 1962 when Santos
beat Corinthians 2-1.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
stadium inaugurated on July 22, 1928 in São Paulo, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, with a maximum capacity of 13,969 people. The stadium is owned by Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
. Its formal name honors Alfredo Schürig, who was president of Corinthians from 1931 to 1933. Fazendinha means Little Farm.
History
The stadium was inaugurated on July 22, 1928, and became the home ground of Corinthians in the beginning of the 1940s, when Estádio do PacaembuEstádio do Pacaembu
Estádio do Pacaembu , as it is usually called, is a football stadium in São Paulo, located on Praça Charles Miller, no nº - in Pacaembu neighborhood. Its official name is Estádio Municipal Paulo Machado de Carvalho and it is owned by the Municipal Prefecture of São Paulo...
was built. In 1963, the stadium was one of the 1963 Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
venues, hosted in São Paulo city. During the Pan American Games, the Brazilian national team
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
beat the American counterparts
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
10-0. Due to Fazendinha's low capacity, Corinthians has been playing in Pacaembu Stadium
Estádio do Pacaembu
Estádio do Pacaembu , as it is usually called, is a football stadium in São Paulo, located on Praça Charles Miller, no nº - in Pacaembu neighborhood. Its official name is Estádio Municipal Paulo Machado de Carvalho and it is owned by the Municipal Prefecture of São Paulo...
since the 1950s. During a short time, Campeonato Paulista
Campeonato Paulista
The Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
and Copa do Brasil
Copa do Brasil
The Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
matches were again played at the stadium as result of a reformation done in 1992 that grew its capacity.
The inaugural match was played on July 22, 1928, when Corinthians and América drew 2-2. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Corinthians' De Maria.
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 27,384, set on November 4, 1962 when Santos
Santos Futebol Clube
Santos Futebol Clube is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, São Paulo They play in the Campeonato Paulista and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the highest professional leagues in São Paulo state and Brazil, respectively....
beat Corinthians 2-1.