Shah Alam Stadium

The Shah Alam Stadium ( Malay : Stadium Shah Alam ) is a multi-purpose stadium located in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. It is used by and large for football matches but besides has facilities for athletics. The stadium is the officially home of Selangor F.C., and has a capacity of 80,372. [ 1 ] Despite multiple renovation attempts over the years, the stadium is presently in a country of disrepair resulting from long-run neglect in alimony. [ 2 ] In 2020, the malaysian Football League ( MFL ) announced that the dilapidate stadium may be barred from hosting Malaysia Super League matches, due to safety reasons arising from the stadium ‘s polycarbonate roof and pitch being in a poor state. The Menteri Besar of Selangor, Amirudin Shari, stated that repairing the stadium may cost up to RM250m. [ 3 ]

history [edit ]

Shah Alam Stadium is the formally home stadium for Selangor F.C. presently play in Malaysia ‘s crown division – the Super League. The field size for the stadium was according to FIFA rules which is 105 ten 68m.

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This stadium is inspired by Hajduk Split stadium, Poljud in Split, Croatia ( built in 1979 ). construction began on 1 January 1990, and the stadium was formally opened on 16 July 1994, when Dundee United played a F.A. Selangor excerpt in the first game of an invitational tournament, drawing 1–1. The first goal at the stadium was scored by Billy McKinlay. early teams in the tournament were Bayern Munich, Leeds United, the australian Olympic team “ Olyroos “, and Flamengo ( who won the tournament ). The stadium is situated in the eastern part of Shah Alam. The Shah Alam Stadium, which consists of huge six level semi-enclosed spaces, is the largest stadium in Selangor State. It was the biggest stadium in Malaysia before the completion of the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. The skeletal system structure is the longest free-standing arch in the world. Constructed with the latest technology, it is immediately a popular venue for world class sport events. The stadium was designed by a well known malaysian Architect, Hijjaz Kasturi. The stadium has about 5,500 car bays in parking lots surrounding the stadium. The stadium has become the major landmark in Shah Alam due to its scale and brilliant architecture. early than sporting facilities, the stadium besides has a go-kart race tour. once, Universiti Teknologi MARA ‘s ( UiTM ) staff of Performing Arts occupied a part of the stadium as its faculty build up prior to the completion of the Puncak Perdana Satellite Campus of the University. In 2011, RM 3.4 million was spent to renovate the stadium to upgrade the lighting system, roof repairs, fresh grass for the flip arsenic well as to replace vandalize seats, improving the sound arrangement, upgrading the dressing rooms, repainting some parts of the stadium, repairing the washrooms american samoa well as other facilities. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] In 2014, RM 2.4mil was spent for the second base phase of upgrading works, which includes replacing more than 500 roof tiles, replacing denounce on the damaged parts of the field with the seashore dallisgrass variety, upgrading the transfer rooms and toilets, repairing the populace address system and two generator sets. The cost was borne by the Selangor government. Since December 2015, on several occasions Shah Alam Stadium has been closed for care solve. The Shah Alam Stadium again went under renovation in 2016 which was completed and in full operational for the Malaysia Super League ( MSL ) match between Selangor and Kedah on 5 April. The march of replacing the plain with ‘ overawe grass ’ including replacing the dirty below the grass, which costs about RM200,000, was completed on 19 March. The light arrangement was besides upgraded from 1,200 lux to 2,000 lux. In early 2020 the home of the Red Giants Selangor F.C., Shah Alam Stadium has closed for unharmed 3 years major renovation and rebuild work. [ 6 ] [ 7 ]

The Amazing Race Asia [edit ]

Shah Alam Stadium was featured in a challenge in the inaugural leg of The Amazing Race Asia 1 where teams had to ride go-karts around the circumference. [ 8 ]

Matches [edit ]

exhibition match [edit ]

On 29 July 2008, an exhibition match was played between the Malaysia Select team and Chelsea. The pit ended in a 2–0 win for the English side, courtesy of goals from Nicolas Anelka and Ashley Cole. Fellow Premier League club Arsenal took on a Malaysia XI team on 13 July 2011, as depart of the club ‘s Asia Tour. [ 9 ]

2014 AFF Championship [edit ]

peer between Malaysia and Vietnam during the AFF Championship in 2014.

The semi-final equal between Malaysia and Vietnam was held here on the 1st stage marry. The score ended 1–2 to away team. Safiq Rahim scores a brace from a penalty blot .

Malaysia Cup matches [edit ]

1994 Malaysia Cup Final The beginning Malaysia Cup Final held at the Shah Alam Stadium was on December 17, 1994 ( 68th version ) when Singapore FA defeated Pahang FA 4–0. Goals from Abbas Saad ( Hat-trick ) and Fandi Ahmad became the 4th team to claimed the double, FAM Dunhill Liga Perdana and FAM Dunhill Piala Malaysia after Johor FA in 1991, Pahang FA in 1992, and Kedah FA in 1993. Fandi Ahmad lifted the trophy in front of more than 50,000 singaporean fans that traveled to the stadium. It was Singapore ‘s FA 24th Malaysia Cup deed since their survive victory in 1980. The 2011-2013 and 2015-2018 editions of the Malaysia Cup were held at Shah Alam Stadium. In the 2015 Malaysia Cup, it was considered as a home advantage for Shah Alam Stadium tenants, Selangor FA. The match was besides considered as a déjà vu of the 2015 Malaysia Cup. Again in 2018 Malaysia Cup final between Perak vs Terengganu has been held in this stadium. This bet on was a dramatic final examination inducement two loss cards for both teams, fighting, and two last-minute goals for Perak. Draw 3-3 after extra time and won by penalty gunfight 4-1 for Perak TBG. [ 10 ]