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Phoenix Vs Boca Juniors 23 July

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I see where Clarke is coming from... I have a few mates that can see the value in a $160 season ticket but almost a third of that for one game is different. I hope we can get 15k for this that would be good imo
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Ard Righ wrote:
Tegal wrote:
its more of a smaller group than the footballing public. only those with an interest in seeing boca would fork out 50. not many would pay 50 to see just the nix in a preseason game.


Pre-season game? It has nothing to do with the A-League season.

A pre-season game is Brisbane Roar on Saturday, where you trial randoms to see if they fit with the team.

Boca Juniors is a gala game, an event. It's LA Galaxy, just a different time of year.

I would expect the Phoenix to be putting out their best squad to play Boca, regardless of who Boca have available.
Truly one of the great clubs of world football. Still have some great players- hope Martin Palermo, Boca's all-time record goal-scorer will play. Was in Argentina's World Cup squad but didn't appear, so maybe means more chance of him touring with Boca. Boca's all-time top-scorers: 
  1. Mart�n Palermo (1997~2001; 2004~present) 222 goals <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
  2. Roberto Cherro (1926~1938) 221 goals
  3. Francisco Varallo (1931~1939) 194 goals
  4. Domingo Tarasconi (1922~1932) 193 goals
  5. Jaime Sarlanga (1940~1948) 128 goals
  6. Mario Boy� (1941~1949; 1955) 124 goals
  7. Delf�n Ben�tez C�ceres (1932~1938) 115 goals

Also a great player is former international                            Int.  App.  10 MF Juan Rom�n Riquelme 24 June 1978 (aged 32) 69 Former Clubs: Villarreal, Barcelonawho, with Palermo I remember seeing playing in Spain on ESPN about 5  years ago. Following returning to Boca, he went on to play a significant part in Boca's success in the 2007 Libertadores Cup, scoring against Club Atl�tico V�lez S�rsfield in the round of 16, Club Libertad in the quarter finals and C�cuta Deportivo in the semis, earning Boca a place in the finals. In the first leg of the final against Gr�mio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, Riquelme scored a goal, adding two more in the return, crowning Boca champions. He also won the award for the competition's Most Valuable Player. With Riquelme, Boca made the semis twice in the following two seasons. (The Libertadores Cup is South America's equivalent of the Champion's League.)

 
Some other current Boca players have also played a few games for Argentina:
DF Fabi�n Monz�n April 13, 1987 (1987-04-13) (age 23) 4 0 Boca Juniors
MF Sebasti�n Battaglia November 8, 1980 (1980-11-08) (age 29) 10 0 Boca Juniors
 
Unfortunately, it seems Boca's two Paraguay World Cup team players have left Boca (probably signed by Euro clubs after doing well in World Cup.) namely, Julio C�sar C�ceres (2008~2010) and Claudio Morel Rodr�guez (2004~2010)
Big Pete 652010-07-10 06:38:29

Big Pete 65, Christchurch

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I've got 3 of us coming down from Auckland to join a group of Welly mates. Agree tickets could have been cheaper, but no one complained when I told them how much they were.

Buying tickets on Mon...can't wait for my first experience IN the Fever Zone. Finally my Retro Ricki will be worn where it deserves to be!
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LOL I just watched the Boca vs Palmeiras game and the commentators said Boca is going to Auckland next XD I wonder if the players themselves know where they are going....

Anyway I will be at the game with 3 others, all of us coming from out of town ^^
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team didn't have Riquelme, Palermo or Medel but still beat Palmeiras 2-0.....
 
Luchetti (Javier Garcia), Mu�oz, Cellay e Insaurralde; Mar�n, M�ndez, Erbes (Nicol�s Gonzalez) e Monz�n; Ca�ete (Colazo); Mouche (S�rgio Ara�jo) e Viatri (Blandi).
Black Plague2010-07-10 13:18:08

Botafogo - Rio de Janeiro and Wellington Phoenix, my two teams til death do us part.

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Big Pete 65 wrote:
Ard Righ wrote:
Tegal wrote:
its more of a smaller group than the footballing public. only those with an interest in seeing boca would fork out 50. not many would pay 50 to see just the nix in a preseason game.


Pre-season game? It has nothing to do with the A-League season.

A pre-season game is Brisbane Roar on Saturday, where you trial randoms to see if they fit with the team.

Boca Juniors is a gala game, an event. It's LA Galaxy, just a different time of year.

I would expect the Phoenix to be putting out their best squad to play Boca, regardless of who Boca have available.
Truly one of the great clubs of world football. Still have some great players- hope Martin Palermo, Boca's all-time record goal-scorer will play. Was in Argentina's World Cup squad but didn't appear, so maybe means more chance of him touring with Boca. Boca's all-time top-scorers: 
  1. Mart�n Palermo (1997~2001; 2004~present) 222 goals <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
  2. Roberto Cherro (1926~1938) 221 goals
  3. Francisco Varallo (1931~1939) 194 goals
  4. Domingo Tarasconi (1922~1932) 193 goals
  5. Jaime Sarlanga (1940~1948) 128 goals
  6. Mario Boy� (1941~1949; 1955) 124 goals
  7. Delf�n Ben�tez C�ceres (1932~1938) 115 goals

Also a great player is former international                            Int.  App.  10 MF Juan Rom�n Riquelme 24 June 1978 (aged 32) 69 Former Clubs: Villarreal, Barcelonawho, with Palermo I remember seeing playing in Spain on ESPN about 5  years ago. Following returning to Boca, he went on to play a significant part in Boca's success in the 2007 Libertadores Cup, scoring against Club Atl�tico V�lez S�rsfield in the round of 16, Club Libertad in the quarter finals and C�cuta Deportivo in the semis, earning Boca a place in the finals. In the first leg of the final against Gr�mio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, Riquelme scored a goal, adding two more in the return, crowning Boca champions. He also won the award for the competition's Most Valuable Player. With Riquelme, Boca made the semis twice in the following two seasons. (The Libertadores Cup is South America's equivalent of the Champion's League.)

 
Some other current Boca players have also played a few games for Argentina:
DF Fabi�n Monz�n April 13, 1987 (1987-04-13) (age 23) 4 0 Boca Juniors
MF Sebasti�n Battaglia November 8, 1980 (1980-11-08) (age 29) 10 0 Boca Juniors
 
Unfortunately, it seems Boca's two Paraguay World Cup team players have left Boca (probably signed by Euro clubs after doing well in World Cup.) namely, Julio C�sar C�ceres (2008~2010) and Claudio Morel Rodr�guez (2004~2010)
 
Yes but,aside from a few football fans,the general public wouldn't appreciate that. $50 for a team theyve never heard of in a game with no meaning,a definite no thanks. As you can see,I'm pessimistic about getting a massive crowd  would loved to be proven wrong however.

Allegedly

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if you dont want to go cause of cost then fine. but for those going see ya's there. it will be a great spectacle
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Id imagine most on this forum are going,including me. Apparently most of the FZ is soldout,while the rest of the stadium is very empty!

Tegal2010-07-10 15:18:34

Allegedly

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Big Pete 65 - Martin Palermo SCORED for Argentina at the WC so he did appear...not very often though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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Wearing my RR in Hawaii I saw a group of people wearing Boca home and away shirts. I gave them a brief smile and walked off.
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tomrewi wrote:
Wearing my RR in Hawaii I saw a group of people wearing Boca home and away shirts. I gave them a brief smile and walked off.


I wonder if they thought "we're playing you guys" in return?
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Are there any of the PDF / A4 flyers we can print out and leave anywhere?
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Good question, I haven't seen any A4 posters available from the Phoenix site for download.
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I'm trying to get as many people together as possible to come down from Hamilton and Auckland. Most are RoF virgins. Hopefully I can drag down a dozen people.

Let's hope we can at least get around 25,000 to justify Boca making the trip.
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Saw a Poster down at the Pipitea Vic campus but none up at Kelburn
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well pheonx should put ads on tv. something to lure fans to the beautiful game.
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Should be about 5-6 of us road tripping down from Auckland for this.  Anyone else doing something similar?  Gonna head down Thurs night, stop over somewhere and carry onto Welly Friday.  Will be my 3rd game at the ROF watching the Nix.  Cant wait!  Road trip on :D
COYN!  Beijing, China. 
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I NEED A PAX UPDATE
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Boca players who are travelling according to this site: http://www.mundoazulyoro.com/noticiasfutbol/564-la-delegacion-de-boca-viaja-a-oceania-para-jugar-dos-amistosos
(No Riquelme or Palermo..? Really??) :( I guess their contracts are still getting sorted out..


Goalies Cristian Lucchetti, Javier Grac�a
Defenders: Christian Cellay, Juan Insaurralde, Leandro Mar�n, Fabi�n Monz�n, Ezequiel Mu�oz, David Achucarro
Mids: Jes�s M�ndez, Cristian Erbes, Mat�as Gim�nez, Nicol�s Colazo, Jonathan Mazzola, Marcelo Ca�ete, Nicol�s Gonz�lez
Forwards: Lucas Viatri, Pablo Mouche, Sergio Araujo, Joel Acosta, Orlando G**na Lugo, Nicol�s Blandi

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George Costanza wrote:
I NEED A PAX UPDATE
 
As of 5 minutes ago:
 
PAX: 6444
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Lucas Viatri is meant to be pretty special. 
 
I saw Boca play in Buenos Aires about five years ago and they were then an excellent footballing team.  The Argentine league is a definite step up over the A-League (as you might guess from seeing the number of players going straight from the league to the top European leagues) and you notice the difference in terms of technical ability, awareness of team mates, speed of thinking, quality of passing and so on.  The atmosphere is something else as well!  For an exhibition match I suppose it won't be so obvious but it is still worth going to I believe.
Selhurst Park, 25 January 1995
What else could he have done?
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Paulinho wrote:
George Costanza wrote:
I NEED A PAX UPDATE



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As of 5 minutes ago:

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PAX: 6444

What would be break even, 20k walk up is a big ask
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Apparently no loss for the Phoenix in any scenario - they get a match fee and some takings, in return for marketing and organising the match. Singapore based firm backing it all.
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Anyone got a spare FZ ticket I could buy?
Pleeeeeeeaaaaaase. It s my birthday present for myself and only just though about it.
PM if you can help.

Its no longer a problem.

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6500 is not bad for pre-sales- what was the pre-sales for the semi-final match where we seated 24,000 on the day? (PHX v Glory)
zonknz2010-07-13 13:20:18
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Quick search suggests there were around 13000 tickets pre-sold for the 24,000  who came to that semi-final
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zonknz wrote:
Quick search suggests there were around 13000 tickets pre-sold for the 24,000  who came to that semi-final
 
Was that tickets? Or PAX?
 
I think there might be a subtle difference between the two.
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yes, i mean PAX, and the actual attendance figure. Co-relation to tickets sold is unknown. zonknz2010-07-13 14:07:29
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Just bought a ticket over the phone. Had to call back and ask for the PAX but the lady on the other end sounded as though I'd asked her what the meaning of life was and just hummed and then said she didn't know what it was and that she couldn't access it. Disappointing Ticketek... Very disappointing.
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This is a great coup for NZ Football and for the Phoenix and shows how far the Nix have come. Many people in New Zealand probably don't realise the size and stature of Boca. This is huge for the Phoenix.
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Cantona forever wrote:
Lucas Viatri is meant to be pretty special.�
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I saw Boca play in Buenos Aires about five years ago and they were then an excellent footballing team.� The Argentine league is a definite step up over the A-League (as you might guess from seeing the number of players going straight from the league to the top European leagues) and you notice the difference in terms of technical ability, awareness of team mates, speed of thinking, quality of passing and so on.� The atmosphere is something else as well!� For an exhibition match I suppose it won't be so obvious but it is still worth going to I believe.


I think you are dreaming. Boca will show us where we would like to be.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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Toffeeman wrote:
Anyone got a spare FZ ticket I could buy?
Pleeeeeeeaaaaaase. It s my birthday present for myself and only just though about it.
PM if you can help.

Is the fever zone sold out?
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JanelleRT wrote:
Toffeeman wrote:
Anyone got a spare FZ ticket I could buy?
Pleeeeeeeaaaaaase. It s my birthday present for myself and only just though about it.
PM if you can help.

Is the fever zone sold out?
 
Hopefully Not! Buying three tickets today, yay!
JJJJT2010-07-14 09:00:31
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Nah I don't think the FZ is sold out... bought 6 tickets last night for me and mates coming down from Auckland.

MORNING PAX HIT TO KICK START YOUR DAY - PAX6622 as of 10pm last night :D.
COYN!  Beijing, China. 
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Crockett wrote:
Nah I don't think the FZ is sold out... bought 6 tickets last night for me and mates coming down from Auckland.MORNING PAX HIT TO KICK START YOUR DAY - PAX6622 as of 10pm last night :D.


Mmm yes the pax is strong in that one.
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yay I'm going, got everything sorted today
 
Wellington here I come!
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Apparently Riquelme and Palermo are unlikely to be at Boca. Would be a huge let down. Insua is class though!
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Boca website claims they're playing the Nix in Auckland!

http://www.bocajuniors.com.ar/noticias/2010/07/13/sabias-que

Boca enfrentar� este viernes al Melbourne Victory FC en Australia en lo que marcar� el primer partido del Club en tierras oce�nicas. El equipo dirigido por Claudio Borghi est� llevando a cabo la primera gira del Rey Mundial de Clubes por el continente.

Primero ser� en Australia y luego ser� en Nueva Zelanda. All� el equipo se medir� ante el Wellington Phoenix de Auckland. As� le dar� cierre a su primera experiencia en Ocean�a.

La historia marca que los colores azul y oro hab�an llegado, a lo largo de los a�os, a todos los continentes restantes. La famosa gira del �25 por Europa o la m�s reciente en la Audi Cup, el paso del hist�rico equipo del �81 con Diego a la cabeza por Costa de Marf�l, la intercontinental del 2000 en Jap�n con los goles de Mart�n Palermo o la gira de hace unos  meses por Estados Unidos son algunas de las participaciones del Club alrededor del Mundo.

Ahora Boca va a completar el recorrido agregando Ocean�a en su historial. Ahora se va a poder decir que la pasi�n Xeneize lleg� a cada rinc�n del planeta.


When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!

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'Wellington Phoenix of Auckland'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe_B5CzbTJo - Caceres winning penalty v Perth - footage from the Fever Zone

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