Estádio Vail Chaves, is a multi-purpose stadium in Mogi-Mirim, São Paulo, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 19,900 people.

Estádio Vail Chaves
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Full nameEstádio Vail Chaves
Former namesEstádio Romildo Vitor Gomes Ferreira
Estádio Papa João Paulo II
Estádio Wilson Fernandes de Barros
Estádio Vail Chaves
LocationMogi Mirim, São Paulo Brazil
OwnerMogi Mirim Esporte Clube
Capacity19,900
Field size105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd)
SurfaceNatural grass
Construction
Built1991
OpenedJuly 7, 1991
Tenants
Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube

Estádio Vail chaves is owned by Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube.

History

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In 1991, the works on the stadium were completed. It was named Estádio Wilson Fernandes de Barros, after a Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube's president, and city's mayor. The inaugural match was played on July 7 of that year, when Mogi Mirim beat Palmeiras 4–2. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Mogi Mirim's Demetrius.

References

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  • Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro, Volume 2 - Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.
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