| Wednesday, May 17, 2006 |
| Telstra Stadium chosen for Socceroos crucial FIFA World Cup Home Match |
Telstra Stadium chosen for Socceroos crucial FIFA World Cup Home Match
Telstra Stadium has been chosen ahead of other venues in Sydney and interstate as the host of the Socceroos crucial home match in the FIFA World Cup South America-Oceania play-off on 12 or 16 November this year. Telstra Stadium CEO Ken Edwards said today he was very excited that Telstra Stadium will be playing such a big part in the Socceroos campaign to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals for the first time in three decades. “The home and away format of the World Cup qualifying makes this game so crucial,” said Mr Edwards. “I firmly believe the Socceroos will have a fantastic home advantage at Telstra Stadium. “As well as providing a top-class pitch and the best facilities around, Telstra Stadium will generate the sort of electrifying atmosphere from over 80,000 passionate fans that will lift the Australian team to new heights against their South American opponents.” Mr Edwards said Telstra Stadium has already set crowd attendance records for football in Australia; • 104,098 Highest ever crowd to watch a football match in Australia Spain v Cameroon, Olympic men’s football tournament final September 2000 • 88,101 Highest ever crowd to watch the Socceroos in Australia Socceroos v FIFA World Stars, June 1999 “Telstra Stadium is the natural choice for this type of prestigious event, now and into the future,” said Mr Edwards. “Our football heritage includes matches with some of the world’s biggest teams, such as Manchester United and the Brazilian national team.” The average attendance for the six international football matches played at Telstra Stadium is 65,488. “Football fans have voted with their feet and it’s easy to see why,” said Mr Edwards. “We are right in the middle of Australia’s biggest city, easily accessible by public transport and road, with world-class spectator facilities. Most of all, Telstra Stadium has the buzz of making great things happen in Australian sport, and like every other fan I’m banking on the Socceroos making history at home at Telstra Stadium.“ The exact date and kick off time for the home leg of the FIFA World Cup South America-Oceania play-off is yet to be determined. |
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