Close-up of the Philippines national football team's home field, far inferior to other football fields in V.League
PV•November 29, 2018 16:13
(Baonghean.vn) - The Vietnam national football team will play the first leg of the semi-final against the host Philippines at Panaad Stadium on the evening of December 2. Unfortunately, the grass on this field is not as expected.
Panaad Stadium is quite old due to lack of use. This football stadium was built in 1997 and put into use in 1998. The stadium had an initial capacity of nearly 10,000 seats. However, due to deterioration, it can now only accommodate about 8,000 people.
Although it was only built for more than 20 years, Panaad Stadium has had to be upgraded and repaired three times. In 2010, Panaad Stadium was refused by AFF to host the semi-final match between the Philippines and Indonesia. The functional rooms have also deteriorated, unable to meet the standards to host an international match.
The quality of the Panaad Stadium, where the first leg of the semi-final between the Philippines and Vietnam will take place, is quite poor, with many potholes and the stands have seriously deteriorated. This will certainly affect the short, technical play of the Vietnam team in the upcoming first leg of the semi-final.
According to Vietnamese reporters, the grass of this football field is not even as good as Thanh Hoa Stadium, Vinh Stadium or some other stadiums in V.League./.
Panaad Stadium in 2005 - 13 years ago. Photo: Duc Cuong
A corner of this stadium before it was put into use at the AFF Cup 2018. Photo: ST
Stadium view at night. Photo: ST
Close-up of the grass, photo taken a few days ago. Photo: ST
The grass on this football field is ginger grass. Photo: ST
Stairs to the stands. Photo: ST
The stands were in disrepair a few days before the match between the Philippines and Vietnam took place. Photo: ST
Panaad Stadium is located in a park, surrounded by many forests with an area of about 20 hectares. Photo: Duc Dong
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