SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Nine of the 12 arenas are now ready for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil after 20,000 fans watched the inaugural game in the Manaus stadium that will host some of the first round's most compelling matches.
Local side Nacional drew 2-2 with Remo on Sunday in the Amazonia Arena which was used even though sections are still incomplete. The stadium can seat 44,500 but only parts of the ground were opened for the game.
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