VENUE
Stadio Giorgio Ascarelli
Overview
Naples’ Stadio Giorgio Ascarelli opened in 1930 as Napoli’s new home. Enlarged for the 1934 World Cup, it staged Hungary–Egypt and the Germany–Austria third-place match before being destroyed during wartime bombing in 1942.
Key facts
- City
- Naples
- Country
- Italy
- Opened
- 1930
- 1934 capacity
- 40000
- Status
- destroyed
- Tournament
- FIFA World Cup 1934
History
Built in 1929–30 as a new home for SSC Napoli and opened in February 1930.
The stadium was associated with Napoli president Giorgio Ascarelli and was also known as Stadio Vesuvio/Partenopeo in different periods.
Expanded in preparation for the 1934 World Cup, raising capacity to about 40,000.
Hosted Hungary 4–2 Egypt and Germany 3–2 Austria at the 1934 tournament.
Destroyed during Allied bombing of Naples in 1942 and never rebuilt.
Historical timeline
Year: 1929 · Event: Construction began.
Year: 1930 · Event: Opened as Napoli’s new stadium.
Year: 1934 · Event: Expanded for the World Cup and hosted two matches.
Year: 1942 · Event: Destroyed during wartime bombing of Naples.
Matches
Hungary 4-2 EgyptDate: 1934-05-27 · Stage: Round of 16 · Home Team: Hungary · Away Team: Egypt
Germany 3-2 AustriaDate: 1934-06-07 · Stage: Third-place match · Home Team: Germany · Away Team: Austria
Notes
Hosted 2 matches at the 1934 FIFA World Cup.