EMS Stadium
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| EMS Stadium | |
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| Location | Rajaji road, Kozhikode, Kerala |
|---|---|
| Establishment | 1977 (1977) |
| Capacity | 50,000 |
| Owner | Kozhikode Corporation |
| Architect | RK Remesh |
| Operator | Kerala Cricket Association Kerala Football Association |
| Tenants | Present India national football team (1987–present) Kerala football team (1960–present) Kozhikode Quartz (2012–present) Gokulam Kerala (2017–present) Past SBT FC (2004-2005) |
| End names | |
| Indore Stadium End Road End | |
| As of July 14 2014 Source: cricinfo | |
The EMS Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kozhikode (Calicut), India which is currently used mostly for football matches.[1]
The stadium is currently the home of I league side Gokulam Kerala FC and holds more than 50,000 people[citation needed] and was built in 1977. It is equipped with floodlights for conducting both football and cricket matches. The stadium is named after the Communist leader E. M. S. Namboodiripad who was the first Chief Minister of Kerala.
Contents
1 Renovations
2 Football
2.1 Major football matches hosted
2.1.1 1987 Nehru Cup
2.1.2 Sait Nagjee Football Tournament
2.2 National Games
3 Other uses
3.1 Cricket
3.2 Other Event
4 References
5 External links
Renovations
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 construction of the grand stand will raise stadium to international standards. It will have state-of-the-art facilities, including a VIP lounge with seating capacity for 200, a VIP lounge, a dressing room for players and a media centre. [2]
Football
It was recognised as the best football pitch in India by the experts and the media.[citation needed] It was the home ground of Viva Kerala FC in the I-league, though now Quartz 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.
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
1980 AFC Women's Asian Cup Football which the Indian team won silver was held here.
1987 Nehru Cup
The stadium hosted the 1987 Nehru Cup, which was won by the Soviet Union
India
v 
China PR22 January 1987 International friendly | India | 1 - 1 | China PR | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 1,00,000[citation needed] |
India
v 
Bulgaria28 January 1987 International friendly | India | 0 - 2 | Bulgaria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 75,000[citation needed] |
India
v 
Denmark1 February 1987 International friendly | India | 1 - 1 | Denmark | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 74,000 |
Germany
v 
Soviet Union21 January 1987 International friendly | Germany | 1 - 1 | Soviet Union | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 85,000[citation needed] |
Denmark
v Bulgaria23 January 1987 International friendly | Denmark | 0 - 1 | Bulgaria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 35,000 |
Syria
v Soviet Union24 January 1987 International friendly | Syria | 0 - 3 | Soviet Union | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 45,000 |
Denmark
v China PR25 January 1987 International friendly | Denmark | 2 - 0 | China PR | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 35,000 |
Nigeria
v Syria26 January 1987 International friendly | Nigeria | 1 - 0 | Syria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 45,000 |
Germany
v Nigeria27 January 1987 International friendly | Germany | 1 - 0 | Nigeria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 40,000 |
Bulgaria v China PR29 January 1987 International friendly | Bulgaria | 4 - 0 | China PR | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 45,000 |
Germany
v Syria30 January 1987 International friendly | Germany | 1 - 2 | Syria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 48,000 |
Nigeria
v Soviet Union31 January 1987 International friendly | Nigeria | 0 - 3 | Soviet Union | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 55,000 |
Germany
v Bulgaria2 February 1987 International friendly | Germany | 1 - 3 | Bulgaria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 78,000 |
Soviet Union
v Denmark3 February 1987 International friendly | Soviet Union | 3 - 0 | Denmark | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 63,000 |
Soviet Union
v Bulgaria5 February 1987 International friendly | Soviet Union | 2 - 0 | Bulgaria | Kozhikode |
| Stadium: EMS Stadium Attendance: 75,000 |
Sait Nagjee Football Tournament
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
The stadium will host football matches for the 35th National Games.[3]
Other uses
Cricket
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
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]
References
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^ "EMS Stadium Gets Ready for Some Cricketing Action".
^ "Kerala to host 35th National Games from January 31". 27 June 2014 – via www.thehindu.com.
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Coordinates: 11°15′23″N 75°47′09″E / 11.256405°N 75.785708°E / 11.256405; 75.785708