Allianz pitch gets FIFA certification, cleared to host Palmeiras matches | OneFootball

Allianz Parque received the FIFA certificate after the inspection of the new synthetic pitch last week and will host its first match of the year on Sunday, when Palmeiras faces Mirassol in the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship. This will be Verdão’s first game at home after the field’s renovation.

Thus, after playing as hosts at Arena Crefisa Barueri throughout the entire Paulista Championship, Palmeiras returns to Allianz Parque after almost four months. Verdão’s last match at the venue was on November 22, a goalless draw with Fluminense in the Brasileirão.

Pitch testing

A FIFA-authorized laboratory carried out the necessary tests on site and approved the new synthetic turf. The evaluation process lasted about seven hours. The tests are intended to ensure that the field provides the best playing conditions for competitions held at the arena.

Among the topics assessed during the process were leveling, impact cushioning, ball roll, ball bounce, traction, and rotational resistance.

Players approve new pitch

The Palmeiras squad has already conducted initial tests on the new pitch. On the morning of last Tuesday, the team trained at Allianz Parque to get acquainted with their new field. In footage published by TV Palmeiras, the players appeared satisfied with the pitch.

“Our return to Allianz Parque was very good. We had been waiting for months to play here again. It’s always very special for us to play at home. And the pitch is spectacular, it’s really good. The color was also spot on, it looks a lot like natural grass. It will be positive for our games,” said Flaco López.

Standard procedure

Before the start of every season, a FIFA-authorized laboratory analyzes the synthetic pitch at Allianz Parque, a unique requirement due to the use of artificial grass. This does not happen with natural grass fields.

The replacement of Allianz Parque’s pitch

Palmeiras and WTorre invested R$ 11 million in replacing the Allianz Parque surface, from purchasing materials to completing the work. With the Quality Pro certificate from FIFA in hand, Palmeiras returns to the stadium for the remainder of the season to play matches in the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and Libertadores.

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