Stadionul Milcovul, Municipal stadium in Focșani, Romania.
Stadionul Milcovul is a multi-use stadium in the Sud neighbourhood of Focșani, used mainly for football. Its name comes from the Milcov River, and its terraces hold 8,500 spectators.
Stadionul Milcovul was officially inaugurated on 11 May 1974, built to serve the team sports of Focșani and becoming the new home of Unirea Focșani, which moved from the old Stadionul Tineretului. The opening match was a local derby between Unirea Focșani and Luceafărul Focșani, won 2–1, with Moldovan scoring the first goal in the 44th minute. In 1978 the stadium hosted a friendly in which Unirea Focșani beat Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv 5–3, with goals from Mișa Alexandru (3) and Sima (2). The ground was partially renovated in 2005, when the playing surface was improved.
The stadium hosts the home matches of CSM Focșani football club and brings together local fans who gather to support their team during games. These events form an important part of the city's sporting community and social calendar.
The stadium is located at Aleea Stadionului 2 in central Focșani and is reasonably accessible by local transport. Visitors should plan ahead for parking and check local conditions on match days when crowds are expected.
Although built for football, the Milcovul pitch also hosted an international rugby match between Romania and Spain. In 1978 Unirea Focșani beat Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv 5–3 here, with Mișa Alexandru scoring three goals and Sima two.
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