Metallurg Stadium () is an all-seater

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stadium in Alaverdi,

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Overview

Metallurg Stadium was built in 1970 on the right bank of

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river. Between 1970 and 1993, it served as a home venue for the local football team

during the

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matches. Currently the stadium is owned by the "Armenian Copper Programme" Closed Joint-Stock Company of Vallex Group, and holds a capacity of 743 seats.Vallex Group
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Gallery

File:17.10.2010 Alaverdi (6), cropped.jpg, The location of Metallurg Stadium near the Debed River File:Metallurg Stadium, Alaverdi 1.jpg, The main stand

References

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