Destiny 06 – 2 Days To Go
We continue the countdown to the World Cup (South American) play-off kick-off of the 1st Leg being played in Montevideo (Saturday 12 November), bringing you up-to-date with all the headline news from around the country surrounding the crucial play-off matches.
We continue the countdown to the World Cup (South American) play-off kick-off of the 1st Leg being played in Montevideo (Saturday 12 November), bringing you up-to-date with all the headline news from around the country surrounding the crucial play-off matches.
Socceroos WATCH
Marco Bresciano trained with the team for the first time since the weekend and is confident he is will be right for the game. Everyone else is fine and available for selection.
WHAT-S MAKING THE NEWS
WEB LIVE UPDATES
The FFA website - www.footballaustralia.com.au will cover the two play-off games with live text commentary and statistics updates.
The 1st leg (Sunday 13th November) will be live from 6.30am AEDT (7.00am kick-off AEDT), while the 2nd leg (Wednesday 16th November) will be live an hour before the game, to get all the atmosphere at Telstra Stadium and analyse what might happen in the second leg.
FFA URGES FANS TO TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The FFA has urged fans wanting to come out to Telstra Stadium next Wednesday night that they come by public transport and they arrive early to avoid any congestion getting into the venue.
Those who have purchased tickets to the game, have public transport included in the cost of your ticket.
For all transport information, please go to www.131500.com.au or call 131 500.
Those who still wish to drive to the ground, please Pre-Book your parking by calling Ticketek on 132 849.
LIVE SITE
Those football fans that cannot purchase tickets but still want to enjoy the atmosphere of the Telstra Stadium precinct can do so by watching the game from the FREE LIVE SITE in the overflow area.
Up to 12,000 additional fans, on top of the 80,000+ fans that will pack Telstra Stadium, will make the precinct the hub of Sydney next Wednesday night and will create a unique atmosphere rarely seen at a sporting event in Australia.
The live site will include a 7 x 4 metre screen to watch the game, live bands, food stalls and bars and the chance to be part of what will be a wonderful celebration, culminating in qualification for Germany 06.
The live site area will commence at 5.00pm.
AUSSIE SUPPORTERS CAN GET THEIR GOLD AT FFA ON-LINE SHOP
Support the Socceroos at Telstra Stadium by purchasing National Team gear from the FFA new On-Line store. The shop offers all Official Licensed Product for the Socceroos and all other Australia National Teams including the following:
Nike Official Replicas: (Home/Away Jersey, Team Polo) Nike Transit Range: (Polo, T-shirt, jacket,) Coopers 2nd Tier Apparel: (Polo, Reversible jacket, Spray jacket, women-s t-shirt, etc) Supporter Gear: (Beach Towel, Flags, Beanie Bears, Nursery Ball) Headwear & Scarves: (Caps, Beanies, Scarves)
With the Socceroos wanting to play in front of a sea of Gold it would be great if all Australia-s supporters, especially those at Telstra Stadium "Get their Gold” at www.footballaustralia.com.au/shop".
SUPPORT THE Socceroos
Australian sports fans can show their support for the Socceroos for the upcoming matches against Uruguay, by logging onto a new interactive fans site - http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/destiny06/
Some of the features of the site include: a message board, send a photo (by mobile only) and be part of a mosaic plus information on Australia and Uruguay. There will features added as we get closer to the big games.
GREEN AND GOLD ARMY SUPPORTERS SITES
One of Australia-s national football supporters group, the Green and Gold Army, have finalised arrangements for supporters to get together to support the Socceroos in their quest World Cup qualification.
Sites in Australia include: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney and even sites in the UK (London) and the USA (New York City).
For more information log onto: http://www.ggarmy.com/