Estádio Caio Martins
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Estádio Caio Martins, sometimes called Estádio Mestre Ziza, is a football (soccer)
stadium
in Niterói
, Rio de Janeiro state
, Brazil
. The stadium holds 15,000 people. It was built in 1941. The stadium is owned by the Rio de Janeiro state government.
Its formal name honors Caio Vianna Martins
. In 1938 15-year-old Scout
Martins, along with many other passengers, was seriously injured in a train accident, but refused the offer of a stretcher, saying that others needed it more than he. Martins walked to the aid location but died soon after. Nowadays, the stadium is also home for the 15th Scout Group Martim Afonso "15º Grupo Escoteiro Martim Afonso", one of the oldest groups in Niterói, with more than 55 years.
The name Mestre Ziza, meaning Master Ziza, honors the late Zizinho
, a Brazilian footballer who played the 1950 FIFA World Cup
.
.
The inaugural match was played on July 20, 1941, when Vasco da Gama
beat Canto do Rio 3-1. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Vasco's Gonzalez.
In 1938, Botafogo inaugurated Estádio General Severiano
, but the low maximum capacity of that stadium was the main reason why, some time later, Botafogo adopted Caio Martins as their home ground against minor clubs (Estádio do Maracanã
is the ground used against the big clubs).
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 13,160 people, set on April 26, 1992 when Botafogo beat Santos
2-0.
In 2003 the stadium was reformed, and its maximum capacity was expanded to 15,000 people.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
stadium
Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
in Niterói
Niterói
Niterói is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, southeast region of Brazil. It has an estimated population of 487,327 inhabitants and an area of ², being the sixth most populous city in the state and the highest Human Development Index. Integrates the Metropolitan Region of Rio de...
, Rio de Janeiro state
Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. The stadium holds 15,000 people. It was built in 1941. The stadium is owned by the Rio de Janeiro state government.
Its formal name honors Caio Vianna Martins
Caio Vianna Martins
Caio Vianna Martins is a famous Scout and a Brazilian national hero.In the early hours of December 19, 1938, Martins was travelling with a group of Scouts from Belo Horizonte to São Paulo, when their passenger train collided head-on with a freight train near the city of Barbacena, resulting in...
. In 1938 15-year-old Scout
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
Martins, along with many other passengers, was seriously injured in a train accident, but refused the offer of a stretcher, saying that others needed it more than he. Martins walked to the aid location but died soon after. Nowadays, the stadium is also home for the 15th Scout Group Martim Afonso "15º Grupo Escoteiro Martim Afonso", one of the oldest groups in Niterói, with more than 55 years.
The name Mestre Ziza, meaning Master Ziza, honors the late Zizinho
Zizinho
Thomaz Soares da Silva, also known as Zizinho , was a Brazilian football player, who played as an attacking midfielder or winger for Brazil's national team. He came to international prominence at the 1950 World Cup, where scored two goals...
, a Brazilian footballer who played the 1950 FIFA World Cup
1950 FIFA World Cup
The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been canceled owing to World War II...
.
History
The stadium was built by the Rio de Janeiro state Governor Ernani do Amaral Peixoto, who desired a Niterói club disputing the Campeonato CariocaCampeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
.
The inaugural match was played on July 20, 1941, when Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
beat Canto do Rio 3-1. The first goal of the stadium was scored by Vasco's Gonzalez.
In 1938, Botafogo inaugurated Estádio General Severiano
Estádio General Severiano
Estádio General Severiano was a football stadium located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was the home stadium of Botafogo and it had a maximum capacity of 20,000 people.-History:...
, but the low maximum capacity of that stadium was the main reason why, some time later, Botafogo adopted Caio Martins as their home ground against minor clubs (Estádio do Maracanã
Estádio do Maracanã
The Estádio do Maracanã , officially Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, is an open-air stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Owned by the Rio de Janeiro State Government, it is named after the Maracanã neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro. It was opened in 1950 to host the FIFA World Cup, and in the final...
is the ground used against the big clubs).
The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 13,160 people, set on April 26, 1992 when Botafogo beat Santos
Santos Futebol Clube
Santos Futebol Clube is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, São Paulo They play in the Campeonato Paulista and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the highest professional leagues in São Paulo state and Brazil, respectively....
2-0.
In 2003 the stadium was reformed, and its maximum capacity was expanded to 15,000 people.