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EMS Stadium
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| Address | India |
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| Location | Rajaji Road, Kozhikode, Kerala |
| Owner | Kozhikode Corporation |
| Operator | Gokulam Kerala FC Kerala Football Association |
| Capacity | 80,000 |
| Surface | Desso GrassMaster |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1977 |
| Architect | RK Remesh |
| Tenants | |
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The EMS Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kozhikode, Kerala, India.[1] It is currently used mostly for football matches.[2] The stadium is currently home of I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC, together with Indian Women's League side Gokulam Kerala FC (women). It could hold more than 100,000 spectators (currently reduced on about 80,000) and was built in 1977.[3] The stadium is named after communist leader E.M.S. Namboodiripad who was the first Chief Minister of Kerala.
Renovations[edit]
The stadium was reconstructed and reopened in February 2005 by hosting the home matches of SBT in the national football league.[citation needed]
The stadium has installed improved floodlight. It is renovated as international stadium for football and cricket. The stadium may also be leased to Kerala Cricket Association while Kerala Football Association would like the stadium in their possession.[citation needed]
The grand stand will have a VIP lounge with seating capacity for 200, a VIP lounge, a dressing room for players and a media centre.[4]
Football[edit]
It was the home ground of Viva Kerala FC in the I-league, though now Kerala United FC is the team from Kozhikode trying to get into I League. It was also the home ground of Gokulam Kerala FC in the I-league.[5]
This stadium is famous for the football crazy fans of Kozhikode.[citation needed] Famous scissors cup finals, super cup finals, Santhosh Trophy, Sait Nagjee Football Tournament is held here. The stadium is the home ground for Gokulam Kerala team in I-League since 2017. Gokulam Kerala had won their first I-League home match against East Bengal FC for 2–1 and Shillong Lajong FC for 3–2.
Major football matches hosted[edit]
1980 AFC Women's Championship[edit]
1980 AFC Women's Asian Cup previously called Women's Championship Football, which the Indian team won silver was held here.
1987 Nehru Cup[edit]
The stadium hosted the 1987 Nehru Cup, which was won by the Soviet Union
| 22 January 1987 International friendly | India  | 1−1 |  China PR | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 1,00,000[citation needed] |
| 28 January 1987 International friendly | India | 0−2 |  Bulgaria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 75,000[citation needed] |
| 1 February 1987 International friendly | India | 1−1 |  Denmark | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 74,000 |
| 21 January 1987 International friendly | Germany  | 1−1 | Template:Country data URS | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 85,000[citation needed] |
| 23 January 1987 International friendly | Denmark | 0−1 | Bulgaria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 35,000 |
| 24 January 1987 International friendly | Syria  | 0−3 | Template:Country data URS | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 45,000 |
| 25 January 1987 International friendly | Denmark | 2−0 | China PR | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 35,000 |
| 26 January 1987 International friendly | Nigeria  | 1−0 | Syria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 45,000 |
| 27 January 1987 International friendly | Germany | 1−0 | Nigeria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 40,000 |
| 29 January 1987 International friendly | Bulgaria | 4−0 | China PR | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 45,000 |
| 30 January 1987 International friendly | Germany | 1−2 | Syria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 48,000 |
| 31 January 1987 International friendly | Nigeria | 0−3 | Template:Country data URS | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 55,000 |
| 2 February 1987 International friendly | Germany | 1−3 | Bulgaria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 78,000 |
| 3 February 1987 International friendly | Template:Country data URS | 3−0 | Denmark | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 63,000 |
| 5 February 1987 International friendly | Template:Country data URS | 2−0 | Bulgaria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 75,000 |
Sait Nagjee Football Tournament[edit]
2016 Sait Nagjee Trophy Teams
| Team | Location | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| FC Dnipro Reserves | Ukraine | UEFA |
| 1860 München II | Munich | UEFA |
| Argentina U23 | Argentina | CONMEBOL |
| Atlético Paranaense Reserves | Curitiba | CONMEBOL |
| Volyn Lutsk | Ukraine | UEFA |
| Rapid București | Bucharest | UEFA |
| Shamrock Rovers | Dublin | UEFA |
| Watford Reserves | Watford | UEFA |
National Games[edit]
The stadium hosted football matches for the 35th National Games.[6]
Other uses[edit]
Cricket[edit]
It also hosted the veterans of India and Pakistan cricket match in which legends like Ijaz Ahmed, Syed Kirmani and others played. In 1994, touring West Indies had taken Mumbai in a three-day encounter. West Indies were dismissed for 176 and Bombay ended the day at 53/2. The match, however, had to be called off after the opening day owing to law and order problems in the wake of a bandh.
Other Event[edit]
It also hosted many cultural events held at Kozhikode like malabar mahotsavam.[citation needed] It also hosted the inaugural performance of world tour of A. R. Rahman, the Academy Award–winning musician.[citation needed]
Accessibility[edit]
The Kozhikode EMS Stadium is located in the heart of the city. It lies beside the Pavamani Road between Rajaji road and New Bus stand, a common stretch among many city bus routes. The Stadium Mavoor Road from the Western side allows access from Mananchira and Arayadathupalam, although there is no public transport along this route. The stadium is situated at 2.5 km from the Kozhikode railway station and railway stations respectively. The stadium is 26 km (16 mi) from Calicut International Airport, and 30 km (19 mi) from Thamarassery.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Sayak Dipta Dey (17 November 2017). "I-League 2017/18 : What does the season have in store?". sportskeeda.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch (help) - ↑ "football in Calicut". Kozhikode.com. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ↑ EMS Stadium: Our home Gokulam Kerala FC (official website). Retrieved 21 April 2021
- ↑ "EMS Stadium Gets Ready for Some Cricketing Action".
- ↑ s.pai, vinayak. "I League 2017/18: Gokulam Kerala FC 1-1 Mohun Bagan: 5 talking points from the game". Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- ↑ "Kerala to host 35th National Games from January 31". 27 June 2014 – via www.thehindu.com.
External links[edit]
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