Estádio Luiz Viana Filho, Itabuna, Football stadium in Itabuna, Brazil.
Estádio Luiz Viana Filho, known as Itabunão, is a football stadium in the Banco Raso neighbourhood of Itabuna, Bahia. It has a rectangular pitch and spectator seating arranged in tiers. It serves as the home ground for Itabuna Esporte Clube and Grapiúna Atlético Clube.
The stadium was opened in 1973 and named after the governor who led the state at that time. It quickly became an important venue for football in the region and attracted major national teams.
This venue serves as the home ground for the local football clubs and anchors the sporting life of the city. On match days, fans gather here to cheer for their teams and take part in regional competitions.
The stadium is located in Bahia in northeastern Brazil and is accessible by local roads. Visitors should arrive early to find parking and avoid the crowds that form near the entrances.
The stadium's attendance record is 28,213 spectators, set at a 2-1 win for Rio club Flamengo over Vasco da Gama. The opening match on 28 June 1973 ended 2-2 between Itabuna EC and EC Vitória, with the first official goal scored by Vitória's Osny.
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