Stadio Riviera delle Palme

Stadio Riviera delle Palme
The Temple of Typhus
Interactive map of Stadio Riviera delle Palme
LocationSan Benedetto del Tronto,
Italy
OwnerMunicipality of San Bendetto
del Tronto
Capacity13,708[1]
SurfaceGrass
105 × 68 m
Construction
Groundbreaking1983
Opened1985[2]
Renovated2010
ArchitectLuigi Corradi
Tenant
S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio

The Stadio Riviera delle Palme is a multi-use stadium in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio. The stadium has a capacity of 13,708 people and is located in the "Brancadoro" area, Ragnola neighbourhood of San Benedetto del Tronto.

History

Aerial view of the Riviera of the Palms Stadium

The stadium, with a steel supporting structure based on a structural design by Eng. Luigi Corradi and architect of the arch. Vincenzo Acciarri, was built in the mid-80s and awarded at European level as the best sports work in steel and prefabricated reinforced concrete. It was inaugurated on 10 August 1985 with a friendly match between S.S. Lazio and S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio, although many consider the unofficial inauguration of 13 August 1985 with a friendly match between A.C. Milan and Sambenedettese, a team that competes in the home matches and has its registered office, as well as 20,000 spectators in the stands.[3][4] The stadium recorded its highest capacity at 23,000 people during a match in 1997.[5]

The roof of the stadium has a photovoltaic system, with 4,546 solar panels in polycrystalline silicon of 220 nominal power.[6] It is the second Italian stadium, after Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, to use solar panels.[7][8]

Description

Initially it had a capacity of about 22,000 spectators, it was designed for the possibility of a future extension. Later, to comply with safety regulations in the stadiums, the authorized capacity was reduced to 7,494 places.

Panoramic view of the hills behind with the Adriatic Sea in the background.

Since 2010, after the refurbishment works, the capacity has been increased to around 14,000 numbered seats,[1] all seated, arranged on two rings with full coverage in all sectors, complete the structure four towers of 'angle in prestressed concrete, which favor the inflow and outflow of spectators, incorporate a small bar, toilets and High-mast lighting for lighting sports venue.[9] Above the cover is placed a paneling of Photovoltaic system.

New turf

the new turf of the facility

In August 2020, work began on resurfacing and replacing the natural turf of the Riviera delle Palme, present since 1985, with a latest-generation PowerGrass turf, natural and reinforced with Artificial turf.[10][11]

International matches

Three international matches of the Italy national under-21 football team have taken place at the stadium:

Date Match Score Stage Attendance
18 October 1985 Italy – Belgium 3–0 European Championship Qualifying match 10,735
23 March 1988 Italy – France 2–2 1988 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 13,505
17 Jeanuary 2001 Italy – Slovenia 5–0 Friendly match 6,500
10 August 2016 Italy – Albania 0–0 Friendly match 4,000

International friendly match

Date Match Score Stage Attendance
11 August 1997 Juventus – Bayern Munich 1–0 City of San Benedetto del Tronto Trophy 18,033
13 August 1998 Milan – Celta de Vigo 1–0 Friendly match 10,000
22 August 1998 Juventus – Espanyol 0–1 City of San Benedetto del Tronto Trophy 20,000
6 August 2017 Inter – Villarreal 3–1 Friendly match 14,000

Rugby

It hosted the Italian national rugby team on two occasions, both test matches in preparation for the Rugby World Cup:

Date Match Score Stage Attendance
17 August 2019 Italy – Russia 85 – 15 Test match 10,000
19 August 2023 Italy – Romania 57–7 Test match 9,122

References

  1. 1 2 "San Benedetto, accordo sullo stadio fra il Comune e la società rossoblù". Corriere Adriatico. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  2. ↑ "Stadio Riviera delle Palme". soccerway. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  3. ↑ "13 August 1985, Sambenedettese vs Milan 1–1". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  4. ↑ "Season 1985–86 – Almanac of the Friendlies and the smaller Cups" (PDF). Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  5. ↑ "What a show here is the Juventus signed Inzaghi". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  6. ↑ "'Riviera delle Palme' football stadium , which makes the structure completely independent from an energy point of view". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  7. ↑ "Yes, the Riviera delle Palme will be brand new – 5 July 2010". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  8. ↑ "Sambenedettese , historical agreement for photovoltaic stadium". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  9. ↑ "Sambenedettese, historical agreement for photovoltaic stadium". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  10. ↑ Pierluigi Capriotti (9 August 2020). "Samb, nuovo prato per il 'Riviera delle Palme" (in Italian). il Resto del Carlino. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  11. ↑ "Il terreno del Riviera delle Palme è pronto" (in Italian). il Resto del Carlino. Retrieved 15 August 2024.

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