Oakville MCM prepare to take on the UEFA Selects at Nyon's Colovary Stadium in Switzerland. MCM became the first team outside of European soil to play in this stadium.
The game was one of the highlights of the tour with the boys coming away with a hard fought 2-2 draw. Prior to the game MCM was across the street from Colovary Stadium where they had a private tour of the UEFA headquarters. MCM had the chance to have their photo taken with European football's major silverware, including the UEFA Champions League trophy, coveted by the world's top players.
About Centre sportif de Colovray Nyon
Centre Sportif de Colovray Nyon is where FC Stade Nyonnais play their home Football and Rugby games, the site is opposite the UEFA headquaters. The centre has 6 pitches for different things and hosts a variety of activities, Football, Rugby and Athletics.
Surface Area: 100,000+ square metersThe record attendance for the ground is 6,800 against Real Madrid in 2001.
The centre covers more than 100,000 square meters and has 6 fields:
- All weather Pitch
- Grass Football Pitch
- Football Training Pitch
- Rugby Pitch
- Stadium Pitch
- Athletics Stadium
With Capacity for 900 Seats In 2008, for the EURO 2008, Turkey had their base camp at this ground.
In June 2009, the ground hosted the Under - 17 Womens Euro Championship. With Germany and Spain reaching the final.
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