Hamilton Crescent
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| Location | Partick, Glasgow | ||
| Establishment | 1882 | ||
| Capacity | 4000 | ||
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| Pavilion End Burgh Hall Street End |
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| First ODI | 7 June 2003: Scotland v Pakistan | ||
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| As of 3 February 2009 Source: [1] |
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Hamilton Crescent is a cricket ground located in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the home of the West of Scotland Cricket Club.
Hamilton Crescent is famous for holding the first ever international football match, played between Scotland and England. The game was played on 30 November 1872, ended in a goalless draw and was watched by a crowd of 4,000.
Further international matches were held here in 1874 and 1876, before being moved to Hampden Park. The Scottish Cup Final of 1877 was also held at Hamilton Crescent.
External links
- West of Scotland Cricket Club official website
- Rangers History Blog, containing images of the cricket ground as it now, as well as from the 19th century
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