Loftus Versfeld is truly one of South Africa’s top stadiums with a seating capacity of nearly 50 000. Loftus Versfeld is situated in the country’s capital of Pretoria. Home ground of the Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns, the Blue Bulls Currie Cup rugby team and the Bulls Super 14 rugby squad, it was also one of the main venues for the 1995 Rugby World Cup. In addition to being one of South Africa’s premier sporting venues, Loftus Versfeld is also a popular venue for big concerts.
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Often simply referred to as Loftus, it has served as a venue for many international soccer matches. South Africa achieved their first victory over a European opposition at Loftus Versfeld, beating Sweden 1-0 in 1999.
To qualify for selection as a first and second round venue the floodlights, sound system and scoreboard at Loftus Versfeld were upgraded and designated media areas were constructed in the lower level of the west stand. Very little other upgrades were necessary for the stadium to be ready for the 2010 Soccer Finals. It was also a venue for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
History of Loftus Versfeld Stadium
The stadium was named after Robert Owen Loftus Versfeld, the founder of organized sports in Pretoria. Through the years the stadium has undergone various name changes as sponsors came and went, though locals have always referred to the stadium as Loftus Versfeld. The site of the stadium was first used for sports in 1906, and the field was simply called the Eastern Sports Ground.  The first concrete structure was erected there by the City Council in 1923. The original structure could only accommodate 2000 spectators, and did not have proper sports facilities.
During the 2010 Soccer Finals, Loftus Versfeld Stadium will host five first round matches and a second round match.
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Games scheduled for Loftus Versfeld Stadium:
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13 June 2010
Match: Serbia vs Ghana
Time: 16:00
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16 June 2010
Match: South Africa vs Uruguay
Time: 20:30
19 June 2010
Match: Cameroon vs Denmark
Time: 20:30
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23 June 2010
Match: USA vs Algeria
Time: 16:00
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25 June 2010
Match: Chile vs Spain
Time: 20:30
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29 June 2010
Match: Winner F vs Runner up E
Time: 16:00
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