Estadio Saroldi (full name: Parque Federico Omar Saroldi) is a multi-use

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. It is currently used mostly for

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matches. The stadium holds 6,000 all seated. Originally, the stadium was named as "Olimpia Park", as it served as home to Olimpia. After River Plate's goalkeeper Federico Omar Saroldi was fatally injured, during a match between his team and

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, the stadium starting to hold goalkeeper's name.

Ephemeris

* 1990: CA Progreso used Estadio Saroldi, as it home stadium, for 1990

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. * 1996 and 1998: River Plate played its Copa Conmebol matches against Porongos, Huracán Buceo and Rosario Central. * 2003: The stadium was also used by the Teros for 2003 Rugby World Cup's qualification matches during 2002

References

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