Stadium Juan Carmelo Zerillo facts for kids
| El Bosque | |
| Full name | Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo |
|---|---|
| Location | La Plata, Argentina |
| Owner | Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata |
| Capacity | 31,460 |
| Field size | 105 x 70 metres |
| Surface | turf |
| Opened | 1924 |
The Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo is a famous sports stadium located in La Plata, Argentina. It's often called El Bosque, which means "The Forest" in Spanish. This stadium is mainly used for exciting football (soccer) matches. It is the home ground for the football team Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata.
About El Bosque Stadium
Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo is a multi-use stadium. It has a large capacity, meaning it can hold many fans. The stadium is a key place for sports and events in La Plata.
Stadium Features
The stadium can hold up to 31,460 people, which is a lot of fans! The playing field measures 105 meters long and 70 meters wide. This makes it a standard size for professional football games. The surface of the field is natural grass, also known as turf.
A Look at Its History
The Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo was built a long time ago, opening its doors in 1924. For many years, it was the main place for Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata to play their home games.
However, before the 2006 Clausura football tournament, the stadium was temporarily closed. This happened because of government orders, likely for safety reasons or to make improvements. During this time, the Gimnasia team played their games at a newer stadium nearby, called the Estadio Ciudad de La Plata.
The Return Home
Fans were very happy when the stadium reopened! In June 2008, Gimnasia received all the necessary permits to return. They played their first game back at El Bosque since 2006 on June 21. It was an important match against Lanus, part of the final round of the 2008 Clausura tournament.
