Karl Matchett – Bleacher Report, 05/22/2013
The FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil has taken one step closer to finalising its preparations with the news that the sixth and final stadium venue for the forthcoming Confederations Cup has been completed and enjoyed the formal opening of the Arena Pernambuco.
On Monday, two teams made up of construction workers who helped build the stadium played out a friendly match as the ground’s inaugural fixture, with 15,000 supporters being able to witness the first test run. The first professional game will take place between Nautico and Sporting Lisbon, who play a friendly at the Arena Pernambuco on Wednesday (via copa2014.gov.br).
The Arena Pernambuco is the smallest of the six stadia, which will host matches in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, with a total capacity of 46,106. By contrast, the Nacional Mane Garrincha and the redeveloped Maracana both hold over 70,000.
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