Maurice Dufrand Stadium
Rampe du Pont d-Ougree, Liege, Belgium
Description:
The Maurice Dufrand Stadium, located in the Belgian city of Liege, was built in 1909 and is considered one of the oldest stadiums in the country. The capacity of the stands is more than 30,000 spectators, the VIP-tribune is designed for 4000 fans.
The second largest stadium in the country is the local football club “Standard”. The stadium was named in honor of the fifth president of the club, Maurice Dufrand.
The reconstruction of the stadium "Maurice Dufrand" took place in several stages, from 1985 to 1999. In 2006, the field was equipped with an electric heating system. In 2008, the stadium hosted a qualifying match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament between Belgium and Estonia.