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'Gelora Bung Karno Stadium' (formerly known as 'Gelora Senayan') is a multi-use stadium in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. It has the joint 10th largest capacity of all stadiums in the world, equal with the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is mostly used for football matches. Construction began on the stadium in 1960 and finished in 1962 to host the IVth Asian Games held in Jakarta in 1962. The huge stadium is able to hold up to 100,800 people. The stadium was renovated for the 2007 Asian Cup as Indonesia was one of the four nations to host the competition. The capacity of 100,800 has been reduced to just over 88,000. The stadium had never been renovated since its construction in 1962. The stadium is divided into 24 sectors and 12 entrances, and divided into upper and lower tribunes. The special feature of this stadium is the huge steel construction that forms a gigantic ring called "Temu Gelang" as the roof, and protects the spectators from the heat.
The stadium is named after Sukarno, Indonesia's first President.
The stadium hosted the 2007 Asian Cup Final between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Iraq won 1-0 and goal scored by Younis Mahmoud in minits 76.Other competitions includes the final of several Tiger Cup tournaments plus domestic cup finals.

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Sport Events

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Sport Events

International

★ Co-Host for 1962 Asian Games (1962)

★ Co-Host for SEA Games (1979, 1987 and 1997)

★ Jointy Hosted for 2002 Tiger Cup with Singapore

★ Co-Host for ASEAN Club Championship 2003

★ Co-Host for 2004 Tiger Cup for first leg Semifinal match between Indonesia vs Malaysia (Indonesia lose 1-2) and first leg Final match between Indonesia vs Singapore (Indonesia lose 1-3)

★ Co-Host for 2007 AFC Asian Cup for Group D match, Quarter Final between Saudi Arabia vs Uzbekistan (Saudi's won 2-1) and Final Match, in this event Indonesia jointy hosted with Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

External links

★ WorldStadiums.com entry

★ Official site

★ Satellite image of the complex