Confederation Cup Packages Available

Football Federation Australia has received it’s allocation of tickets for the 2005 Confederations Cup in Germany, where the Socceroos will take on the likes of football powerhouses Germany and Argentina.

Football Federation Australia has received it-s allocation of tickets for the 2005 Confederations Cup in Germany, where the Socceroos will take on the likes of football powerhouses Germany and Argentina.

Packages (tickets and accommodation) for the event, to held from June 15 to June 29, can be purchased through travel groups Australian Sports Tours and The Fanatics until February 23, 2005.

Socceroos coach Frank Farina will be using the tournament, as it-s key preparation for the World Cup qualifiers that will take place in September and November, 2005.

Australia kicks off the tournament when it plays host Germany on June 15 in Frankfurt and will be followed by matches against Argentina (June 18) in Nurnberg and then Tunisia (June 21) in Leipzig.

The teams participation in the event previously has seen them finish second to Brazil in 1997 and then third behind winners France in 2001. Australia inflicted the only defeat upon France, the reigning world champions, at the tournament.

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