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The
Commerzbank-Arena is a sports
stadium in Frankfurt, Germany.
Commonly known by its original name,
Waldstadion ("Forest Stadium"), the
stadium opened in 1925. The stadium
has been upgraded several times
since then; the most recent
remodelling was its redevelopment as
a football-only stadium in
preparation for the 2005 FIFA
Confederations Cup and 2006 FIFA
World Cup. With a capacity of 51,500
spectators, it is among the ten
largest football stadiums in
Germany.
The
sports complex, which is owned by
the city of Frankfurt, includes the
actual stadium and other sports
facilities, including a swimming
pool, a tennis complex, a beach
volleyball court and a winter sports
hall. The arena has its own railway
station, Frankfurt Stadion, on the
national rail network.
The
Commerzbank-Arena is home stadium of
football club Eintracht Frankfurt
whose offices are also located on
the premises. The new Waldstadion is
primarily designed as a football
arena, but can be used for other
turf sports like American football
and major events. The grandstand
offers rooms that are for meetings,
conventions and other events in
external markets.
The
new arena was officially opened at
the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup,
the test run for the 2006 World Cup.
Both the opening match (Germany 4–3
Australia and the final against
Brazil 4–1 Argentina were hosted at
the stadium.
During
the South Korea vs Togo match, the
roof was closed over the stadium,
despite the weather being dry and
sunny, presumably to shade the whole
pitch and avoid the effects of the
shadow. This decision was criticised
by some because it meant the stadium
became very hot and humid on an
already hot and humid day.
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