Received this from FFA today:
Both the Qantas Under 23s and the Matildas will meet New Zealand this Saturday, 12 July, at North Sydney Oval.
It will be the final home practice match for the men’s team, up against our Kiwi neighbours who are also off to China. After a grueling campaign, which has seen them play 14 competitive matches in addition to testing themselves against the likes of Mexico and Chile, the final squad are itching to once again perform before taking on the world best in August.
For the women, the ‘Football Ferns’ are also getting in match practice before their Olympic tournament starts – with the Matildas being the team everyone else wants to play at the moment! (In fact, over night, the Matildas have defeated China in Tianjin, 1-2).
It is also the final international match for 29 year old Matildas defender, Di Alagich, who is retiring after an impressive 86 game international career which began 13 years ago.
Kick-off for the women’s game is at 12 noon, with the Qantas Under 23s game commencing at 2.00pm.
Tickets for this match are now available at $8 for children/concession, $15 for adult and $30 for family, via Ticketek. Please note Ticketek sales will stop at 2.00pm on Friday 11 July. Tickets will then be available from North Sydney Oval from 11.30am on match day.
Get along! Considering that the Sutherland v Sydney game was packed, I’m expecting a healthy crowd to see the Olyroos off.
