The Qantas Socceroos will play two matches in Sydney and one each in Melbourne and Brisbane in the 4th phase of 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced today.
The Qantas Socceroos will play two matches in Sydney and one each in Melbourne and Brisbane in the 4th phase of 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced today.
The previously confirmed Match day 3 qualifier against Japan at Brisbane Stadium kicks off the home campaign next Tuesday 12 June (8pm kick off).
The next home game on Match day 7 will see the Qantas Socceroos play Oman in Sydney at Stadium Australia on Tuesday 26 March 2013.
The Match day 9 fixture against Jordan will be hosted by Melbourne on Tuesday 11 June 2013 at a venue to be decided.
The final group game on Match day 10 against Iraq will be held on Tuesday 18 June 2013 at Stadium Australia.
The Qantas Socceroos are aiming to secure direct qualification to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil by finishing in the first two places in their group that includes Japan, Iraq, Jordan and Oman.
FFA CEO Ben Buckley thanked the State Governments of NSW, Victoria and Queensland and their agencies Destination NSW, Victorian Major Events Company and Queensland Events for their wonderful support of Australian football and the Qantas Socceroos.
“The home games are the most crucial events in our four-yearly mission to qualify for the world-s biggest festival, the FIFA World Cup,” Buckley said.
“FFA is delighted to have committed partners in the three state governments and their event agencies who will help us deliver these landmark occasions for the Australian sporting public.”
Current Qantas Socceroo Brett Emerton, who-s also an FFA ambassador, welcomed the confirmation of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers.
“The Socceroos get a fabulous reception everywhere we go in Australia and now the fans can start planning for these important games,” Emerton said.
“Sydney and Stadium Australia will always have that special history with that unforgettable night against Uruguay in 2005, but we-ve had magical nights as well in Brisbane and Melbourne and we need big support in every city to make sure Australia qualifies for Brazil in 2014.”
Ticketing details for the Sydney matches will be announced shortly.
Match Details Match day 3 Qantas Socceroos vs Japan Tuesday 12 June 2012 Brisbane Stadium Kick-Off: 8pm Click here to buy tickets.
Match day 7 Qantas Socceroos vs Oman Tuesday 26 March, 2013 Stadium Australia, Sydney Olympic Park Kick-Off: TBA
Match day 9 Qantas Socceroos vs Jordan Tuesday 11 June 2013 Melbourne (venue TBA) Kick-Off: TBA
Match day 10 Qantas Socceroos vs Iraq Tuesday 18 June 2013 Stadium Australia, Sydney Olympic Park Kick-Off: TBA