Cahill urges fans to support Asian Cup 2015

Superstar Tim Cahill has urged all Australians to come out in force and support the AFC Asian Cup and help the Socceroos try and lift some silverware against Asia's best.

In what is a huge seven months for Australian football, the Socceroos will compete at the World Cup before hosting the Asian Cup for the first time in January.

Tickets for the massive event in Australia go on sale to the general public today (Monday), with the opportunity to see four nations competing in Brazil including Australia, South Korea, Iran and Japan.        

The 23-day tournament kicks off on January 9, 2015 with the Socceroos to face Kuwait in Melbourne, with the final in Sydney on January 31.

"The Asian Cup in held in Australia is something to be proud of," Cahill said.

"Having teams from all over the Middle East and Asia and also the potential chance of hopefully lifting some silverware.

"Tickets for adults will be $15 and $5 for kids, so we want to see the stadiums full and hopefully share something special with our fans,"

"To have the stadiums full in Australia for the Asian Cup will be something special for not only me but for my team.

"And to hopefully have all of you there and to fill the stadiums will help us push for something special in Australia."

Australian football fans have the opportunity to watch Socceroos group matches from just $49 a ticket while quarter-finals start at $29, semi-finals $49 and the final from $79.

"The planets have never aligned like this before," Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop said.

"The Socceroos play their fourth World Cup, and their third in succession, in the tournament’s most successful nation, five-times winner Brazil.

"And no sooner is that over than the spotlight focuses on the biggest football tournament ever held in Australia, the Asian Cup.

"While the excitement around the World Cup is palpable, at the same time individual tickets are about to go on sale for the Asian Cup, so fans should start planning for an unforgettable summer of football in their own backyard."

Kids and concession holders can watch the final for just $39.50, semi-finals for $24.50, quarter-finals for $14.50 and non-Socceroos group matches for just $5.

"These attractive prices will make the Asian Cup the great family bargain of next summer’s school holidays," Gallop said.

"To think that a family of four can watch some of the best teams in Asia from $40 is incredible."

Venue Packs offering large discounts are still on sale, with Individual Ticket sales for the AFC Asian Cup 2015 being released today.

Visit www.afcasiancup.com/ticketshome/en/ for full details.