Prize Report:
I picked up my football tickets yesterday afternoon from the local Ticketek outlet. All I had to do was hand over the web page voucher and show my QFF card. The tickets were for general admission to bays 39-41 at Aussie Stadium.
Mrs YY was not interested in going so I took a friend. My friend's wife and kids came over and the Mrs drank margheritas while the combined group of kids amused themsleves with the playstation, scooters and various toys. :shock:
We drove into Moore Park, arriving approx 6:45pm and went across the road to the
Olympic Hotel to have a few beers and something to eat. After a pizza each ($10.00) and two Stella Artois (my friend payed), we went back across to the stadium, entered via Gate H, and found two seats in bay 39 - under cover, which was good because it had begun to drizzle. Our seats were on the western side of the stadium, about 3 metres north of the southern goal line.
It was a big crowd - 25,557 - bigger than I expected. Before the kickoff, the Minor Premiership trophy was presented to the Adelaide United captain by Frank Lowey.
What a great match! It was 0-0 in the first half but Sydney FC really put the pressure on with a number of shots at goal, all of which happened at our end of the ground, so we had a great view.
After the usual half-time activities (including another beer for my mate, and water for me as I was driving), the second half began. It was drizzling quite steadily at this point so we were appreciative of our under-cover seats. Sydney FC was awarded a penalty early in the second half and scored. The sound from the crowd was deafening. Not long after Adelaide United equalised with a brilliant goal.
After a long period where both sides had some exciting chances, Sydney FC were awarded a free kick quite deep in the Adelaide United half. Adelaide put up a wall but Sydney played an exciting set move, resulting in a scorching shot that went into the top corner of the net. The crowd went nuts.
There was 5 mins of injury time, but Sydney FC managed to hold out the minor premiers until full time, winning 2-1.
Thanks to QFF for the tickets. I had a great time. The crowd atmosphere seemed a lot like the UK Premier League matches, with constant chanting, singing and a steady flow of beer!
