All Whites v Socceroos Match Thread

I booked flights today, I know plenty of people over there so I'm good for accom as well. I'll keep an eye out here as it'd be good to get tickets with you guys if a group does head over.

for those that needs accommodation, book asap, as I just got mine still costing $185 for 2 nights and that's on Spencer Street near the station, they're going fast, so act quick!

I have a friend in Melbourne (a kiwi family) and they're a rugby league family, I told her to get tickets to this match if she can cos a live football match cannot be beat for atmosphere, so she's going to look in to it  I'm going to live vicariously through her LOL!

So Fallon to start.

-----------Moss-----------
--Siggy--Nelsen--Smith
Bertos-Brown-McGlinchey-Lochhead
----------Smeltz----------
--------Fallon--Killen---

Smeltz knows how to score against aussies.

Needs more Oughton

Are YF doing a tour over there for the game? Sorry if its been said already.

I probably can't afford it being a student and all but it would be awesome.

Good side, but will not beat Oz.

Theres every chance this side could beat them. Historically theres never really been more than a goal or two between us, and with this arguably being our best side in years it can be done. Oz arent that great.

Needs more Wood . . .

^^ i cant believe i missed that. Def needs Wood. I'd like to see him have a little bit more game time at some stage, i cant say hes put a foot wrong yet.

Did anyone notice how big he looked standing next to Barron when they were about to be brought on against mexico?

Just got given time off to head over to Melbourne  Hope there's a good away section.

awesome, I'm sure there'll be enough YF fans to form a good away section to form the ultimate hwite noise

Just booked the flights now, leave applied for... just need to line up some couches to sleep on now!

Possibly depends if you're wearing White or Yellow  I'll talk to some Aussies when I'm there

Sorry mate odds are I'll be in the latter! I doubt it'll be a hostile crowd though. Also last time I was in melbs for football I was in tard dome wearing my retro ricki so it balances out.

Too difficult to burn just one side of a scarf

Bin Hammam would love that...

You know it only just clicked that this is on May 24 not March 24. I might be able to go now.

*awaits slow jokes*

Who cares.

I'm sure Buffy does, as it would be great to go, I care, because i want to know who will be there, and also, I made the same mistake, so I'm glad I'm not alone.

So everyone else can post they're going or not? Man you're reasonable.

Lol Leggy got burned.

really cheap flight chch-melb on jetstar at the moment.i am heading back to nz for the week then flying back to melb on 23rd may in time for the match..230 oz all up

nice, that's cheap, I paid $446 for my Air NZ one, wanted to do Emirates but their flight time is a bit too late in evenings and I only got 3 days off work

I'm flying Jetstar Chch-Melb too, $850 return for two adults including airport taxes.

that's not too bad, I'm from Auckland

From Aucks too mate. I looked at prices the other day, saw return to Melb for as low as $420 on Air NZ (airport fees included). Also saw hotels available at $91 per night.

Ticket Prices are out. All in Australian dollars OK?


Ticket Prices
Category A - $95 - all tickets
Category B - $65 Adult, $35 Concession, $165 Family
Category C - $40 Adult, $20 Concession, $99 Family

Australian Home End - $45 Adult, $25 Concession
New Zealand Supporter Area - $45 Adult, $25 Concession, $120 Family

Press release to follow.

Ticketing: Australia vs New Zealand Farewell Match

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today released the ticketing details for the
upcoming blockbuster farewell match between the Socceroos and New Zealand All
Whites at the MCG on May 24 before both teams leave for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
South Africa.

A massive crowd is expected to cheer on the full Qantas Socceroos squad that is
expected to include their biggest names such as captain Lucas Neill, Tim Cahill,
Harry Kewell and Mark Schwarzer as they take on New Zealand.

The game follows the farewell blockbuster tradition set when the Socceroos
played Greece before the 2006 FIFA World Cup at the MCG.

"This match will be the perfect opportunity for Australian sports fans to farewell
the Socceroos before they head off to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South
Africa," said FFA CEO Ben Buckley.

"The atmosphere for the last farewell match against Greece in 2006 was electric and
we are expecting a sea of green and gold in the stands to cheer the boys on before
they take on the world.

"The fact that we will be facing a traditional sporting rival in New Zealand will
make the match even more meaningful with bragging rights on the line," concluded
Buckley.

Socceroos Head Coach Pim Verbeek is also looking forward to this exciting match.

"For New Zealand to qualify for the FIFA World Cup is an outstanding achievement,"
Verbeek said.

"Only last week they narrowly lost to Mexico in front of a crowd of 90,000 which
shows that they are not easily intimidated on big occasions.

"The major benefit for us, in the lead up to South Africa, is that their style of
play is very similar to the "European" style.

"Due to the rivalry between our two teams that goes back many years we are
definitely expecting a very competitive match against the All Whites.

"Finally, the match will not only be an opportunity for the fans to farewell the
Socceroos, but also for us to say thank you to the fans for supporting us
through the qualification campaign," concluded Verbeek.

Tickets for this match will go on-sale to the Football Family from 12 pm Monday 22
March until 9pm Wednesday 24 March and to the general public from 9am Monday 29
March from Ticketek.

The match is supported by the Victorian Government.

Match Details
Qantas Socceroos v New Zealand
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Victoria
Monday 24 May 2010
Kick-Off time - 7:30pm AEST
Gates open - 5:30pm AEST

Ticket Prices
Category A - $95 - all tickets
Category B - $65 Adult, $35 Concession, $165 Family
Category C - $40 Adult, $20 Concession, $99 Family

Australian Home End - $45 Adult, $25 Concession
New Zealand Supporter Area - $45 Adult, $25 Concession, $120 Family

Ticket Prices are inclusive of GST & Booking Fee. Transaction charges may apply.

Concession (Pensioner, Student, Child)
Pensioner - Aged, TPI (valid ID cards) including seniors cards
Student - Full time tertiary and secondary school students (valid ID required)
Child - 4-16 years inclusive (children 3 years and under are free unless they are
occupying a seat)

National Companion Card Accepted

Family Definition: 2 Adults and 2 Children

On Sale Dates -
Football Family: 12 pm (AEDT) Monday 22 March, 2010 until 9pm (AEDT) Wednesday 24
March 2010

General Public: 9am (AEDT) Monday 29 March 2010

AEDT = Australian Eastern Daylight Time

To purchase tickets -
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Call Ticketek on 132 849
Visit a Ticketek agency.
(Tickets are unable to be sold via Ticketek NZ agencies. Fans based in New Zealand
are recommended to use the web or call +61 132 849)

The match will be shown live on FOX SPORTS and is presented by Foxtel.

Ridiculous.

Looks like its Cat C or home end for me.

$95 - ouch TouchMe2010-03-11 20:32:31

good work, i had to get mine straight away, to avoid disappointment, i was too late last time for the November game in Welly, and had to drive there, etc... 98united992010-03-11 21:31:30

Anyone know where exactly the NZ supporters area will be in the stadium? Behind the goal?

The initial reports, well some of them, did say March 24, I thought so too.

Yup, hope All Whites (home) games never reach pricing like that. Oska2010-03-12 17:57:43

Pretty much.

I live in Sydney and I'm going to the game, can't wait. I read all the crap about Shane Smeltz, yes he moved to GC but he was fantastic for us, what he has achieved in his football career is fantastic.

WTF? Maybe I'm suffering from memory loss but I don't remember anyone outright bagging him or calling Mrs Smeltz a slapper... We were all devastated that he moved on, and yes he got stick when he traveled back with GCU but that's what happens when the team you're playing for declares they're going to do the season unbeaten and then lose 6-0 to the 'potential wooden spooners'.

No timmy i think champs99 is right in one respect Shane has" moved on to better things". He will be enjoying shopping and time at the beach.

Shane Smeltz the Gold Coast Judas got a lot of stick because of the way he left the club, and his comments about the club after leaving, and the sh*t he put us in when his dodgy agents Turkey dealing got exposed.
Shane Smeltz the All White is much loved and never gets any stick.

Edit: @ Timmy - I'm pretty sure there were some people calling Mrs Smeltz a slapper.aitkenmike2010-03-13 11:42:08

Who cares, Smeltz is rubbish anyway. HA!

Are you guys doing anything as far as flags/banners etc for this match? Would probably be more organised than the home support :)