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The Millennium Stadium opened in June 1999 [1] and its first major event was an international rugby union match on 26 June 1999, when Wales beat South Africa in a test match by 29–19 before a crowd of 29,000. [11]
The Millennium Stadium hosted its first international match on 29 March 2000 against Finland which, due to the new stadium's increased capacity, set an attendance record for a Wales international match of 65,614.
The first football match was a friendly between the Welsh and Finnish national teams in March 2000. During the reconstruction of Wembley Stadium, the Millennium Stadium hosted the FA Cup and League Cup finals as well as the FA Community Shield.
Step into the realm of footballing history as we delve into the captivating story of Wales' first-ever match at the Millennium Stadium. Witness the birth of ...
Wales' first football match at the Millennium Stadium was against Finland on 29 March 2000. The Finns won the match 2–1, with Jari Litmanen becoming the first player to score a goal at the stadium.
The inaugural football match to be held at the stadium was held a year after opening in March 2000 between the Welsh National Team and Finland, and in the years that Wembley Stadium was rebuilt the ground became one of the most famous in the world of football.
Dec 20, 2021 · The Millennium Stadium was opened on June 1999 and the first major event was an international rugby union match on 26 June 1999, between Wales and South Africa. The home team won by a...
