My predictions Sweden 4-0 South Africa - Swedes a much better side and will start the WC strong, South Africa had some off-field issues Italy 1-2 Argentina - Going for a real shock here, actually think Italy are a better side but just feels like one where Argentina may sh*thouse a win, they've been clinical in 2023. Argentina 2-1 South Africa - Argentina back up the Italy win, just, against an improved South Africa, not a lot between the teams in truth. Sweden 1-1 Italy - Italy know they need to win and give Sweden a real test, but it's not enough with just a competitive draw. Argentina 0-2 Sweden - Sweden with more quality cruise past Argentina, needing to win and securing top spot. South Africa 0-5 Italy - Needing a miracle result elsewhere, Italy pile five goals on a defeated and potentially divided South Africa squad, but it still doesn't take them through.
Another surprise maybe - both Sweden and Argentina out in the RO16.
Bit late notice but got 2 free tickets for Sweden-South Africa today up for grabs if anyone wants. Just flick me a message with your email and I can send them to you - you'll need to download the FIFA ticketing app and register with the same email to use them if you haven't got an account already.
You reckon? 18k on a cold wet night to watch 2 teams they know nothing about? Also, I have to say tonight the trains appeared to be inadequate. Not enough trains and not enough capacity on the Hutt Line going in. No doubt that some people couldnt get on trains, and probably went home instead. Im not going to go into detail , but it aint good enough in my opinion.
God knows what Tuesday will be like with a full house!
You reckon? 18k on a cold wet night to watch 2 teams they know nothing about? Also, I have to say tonight the trains appeared to be inadequate. Not enough trains and not enough capacity on the Hutt Line going in. No doubt that some people couldnt get on trains, and probably went home instead. Im not going to go into detail , but it aint good enough in my opinion.
God knows what Tuesday will be like with a full house!
I’m hoping that as it’ll be a working day, trains in for most folk should be fine. I do worry about getting home though if it’s anything like I read online. Thank fudge I’m in town with work so getting to the game shouldn’t be an issue.
You reckon? 18k on a cold wet night to watch 2 teams they know nothing about? Also, I have to say tonight the trains appeared to be inadequate. Not enough trains and not enough capacity on the Hutt Line going in. No doubt that some people couldnt get on trains, and probably went home instead. Im not going to go into detail , but it aint good enough in my opinion.
God knows what Tuesday will be like with a full house!
I was at Ava train station at 3:50pm to catch the train at 4:01. It turned up at 4:12 and was so full the 50 or so people on the platform couldn't get on. I think it had 4 carriages. I ended up driving in with my mate and filled the car with a few people that were waiting for the train too. I hate to think how they are going to deal with a full house on Tuesday and Thursday.
You reckon? 18k on a cold wet night to watch 2 teams they know nothing about? Also, I have to say tonight the trains appeared to be inadequate. Not enough trains and not enough capacity on the Hutt Line going in. No doubt that some people couldnt get on trains, and probably went home instead. Im not going to go into detail , but it aint good enough in my opinion.
God knows what Tuesday will be like with a full house!
I was at Ava train station at 3:50pm to catch the train at 4:01. It turned up at 4:12 and was so full the 50 or so people on the platform couldn't get on. I think it had 4 carriages. I ended up driving in with my mate and filled the car with a few people that were waiting for the train too. I hate to think how they are going to deal with a full house on Tuesday and Thursday.
Yep, I was on that train! There was no train in the half hour before it either,cos I was waiting up the line. I left home aiming to be at the stadium with an hour to spare. I barely made the kick off.
42,137 - NZL v NOR (Akl) 13,711 - PHI v SWI (Dud) 22,966 - SPA v CRC (Wlg) 41,107 - USA v VIE (Akl) 16,111 - ZAM v JPN (Ham) 18,317 - SWE v RSA (Wlg)
154,349 total across six games now for an average 25,724.
39,000 at Sydney football stadium out of over a million population to watch France vs Jamaica in a physical battle with moments of highly technical play. Great build up play on the whole when their defence get time on the ball to play out from the back. I’m sure in the men’s World Cup not every game is a sell out. I think we are doing very well in our support of the games.
42,137 - NZL v NOR (Akl) 13,711 - PHI v SWI (Dud) 22,966 - SPA v CRC (Wlg) 41,107 - USA v VIE (Akl) 16,111 - ZAM v JPN (Ham) 18,317 - SWE v RSA (Wlg)
154,349 total across six games now for an average 25,724.
39,000 at Sydney football stadium out of over a million population to watch France vs Jamaica in a physical battle with moments of highly technical play. Great build up play on the whole when their defence get time on the ball to play out from the back. I’m sure in the men’s World Cup not every game is a sell out. I think we are doing very well in our support of the games.
Over 5mil in Sydney FYI if your ‘over a million’ was in reference to Sydney.
Not sure how it works in NZ, but we bought a walk up ticket last night at Suncorp, Brisbane. When one of our group at the 11th hour decided she wanted to suddenly join us. The kind match steward even let her sit with us (group of 6) even though the ticket machine spat out a seat many aisles away. Got lucky I guess
Got to speak to 2 bilingual (probably quarto lingual!) European FIFA officials in the ticket office. Very eleganted dressed and beautiful looking. One of each gender. FIFA HR has a preferred type
Being a Sunday in the rain I didn't bother attempting the train (Melling is my closest station) and just drove and paid $8 to park in the Stout Street carpark. Not surprised to hear the trains were the usual shambles. You'd think they could organise an extra one when they've made a big thing of making it free and encouraging you to use it.
Got Thursday off for the USA-Netherlands game and not going to attempt to park in town at that time so fingers crossed it's not too much of a nightmare getting the train. Hopefully being a work day they will be running a bit more regular and Melling is the beginning of the route so should at least be able to get on the one going in.
If only there were several years to plan for it...
Would never even consider the train for a weekend event at the stadium. Always just go to the Stout Street carpark as above which is virtually across the road from the station so not that much further to walk than catching a train. Parking is not really an option in the middle of the day in the week though so will have to brave it on Thursday. Will probably just get one in the morning to allow plenty of time. Expect getting home after to be a nightmare but no time pressure then.
Tomorrow there will probably be lots of people already in town working during the day and going after work so hopefully train in should be ok. Train out after will likely be hell.
The Argentinian midfielder, I think her name was Benitez? She looks like Malia Steinmetz and she bossed the midfield like Malia Steinmetz. But apart from that Italy had an edge in quality. Great effort from ARG but fair result.
Brilliant game to be at, really swung every which way. Kgatlana was superb for South Africa, while Yamilla Rodriguez had a real impact off bench for Argentina. Draw disappointing for both but leaves them with a chance if they win on third matchday. Goal for 2-1 was a screamer. And the Argentina fans were great! What a game!
1 min to go before Sweden and Italy are confirmed through
? If they draw tomorrow, and both lose their final games by 2 goals, both Sweden and Italy are out! And if one of Sweden and Italy loses both games, they are out!
1 min to go before Sweden and Italy are confirmed through
? If they draw tomorrow, and both lose their final games by 2 goals, both Sweden and Italy are out! And if one of Sweden and Italy loses both games, they are out!