Peter Mokaba Stadium
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The Peter Mokaba Stadium is a
The stadium is one of five new stadiums that were built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Initial plans to upgrade the existing Old Peter Mokaba Stadium were abandoned in favour of the R1,245,000,000 (ZAR) new Peter Mokaba stadium.
The stadium has been used intensely for training and matches. Therefore, the natural grass has been reinforced with artificial fibers, which anchors the field into a stable and a level grass surface of
2010 FIFA World Cup
The stadium hosted four Group matches during the tournament of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
| Date | Time (SAST) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 June 2010 | 13:30 |  Algeria |
0–1 |  Slovenia |
Group C | 30,325[3] |
| 17 June 2010 | 20:30 |  France |
0–2 |  Mexico |
Group A | 35,370 |
| 22 June 2010 | 20:30 |  Greece |
0–2 |  Argentina |
Group B | 38,891 |
| 24 June 2010 | 16:00 |  Paraguay |
0–0 |  New Zealand |
Group F | 34,850 |
Soccer
The first event at the stadium was the Peter Mokaba Cup, held on 23 January 2010. It was a four-team, friendly tournament, which served as the stadium's opening event. In the first semi-final,
The first international game played at the stadium was the
The stadium hosted its first competitive football match on 20 November 2010.
Rugby
The stadium hosted its first
See also
References
- ^ "Peter Mokaba Stadium".
- ^ www.fifa.com
- ^ Dawkes, Phil (13 June 2010). "Algeria 0–1 Slovenia". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- ^ "Chiefs win Peter Mokaba Cup". News24. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
- ^ "World Cup 2010: Aaron Mokoena poised to win 100th cap". BBC Sport. 31 May 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
- ^ "Chiefs to play in Polokwane". News24. 10 November 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
- ^ "Bulls v Lions to open stadium". News24. 7 January 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
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