Qantas Socceroos Hold Open Training Ahead of Farewell Match

The FFA announce Qantas Socceroos public training session in Melbourne a few days before the New Zealand match

Football Federation Australia today announced that the Qantas Socceroos will hold an open public training session at AAMI Park on Wednesday 19 May (starting at 5pm) as part of their preparations for their blockbuster farewell match against the New Zealand All Whites at the MCG on Monday 24 May.

It will be the Qantas Socceroos first training session in Melbourne, after assembling in camp earlier in the day, and the first opportunity for football fans to show their support for the team.

Entry will be free for all fans who want the opportunity to see Australia's best football players begin their final preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

The Qantas Socceroos versus New Zealand All Whites farewell match is presented by Foxtel, supported by the Victorian Government and will be broadcast live & exclusive on FOX SPORTS.

Tickets for this match are currently on sale from from Ticketek.

Qantas Socceroos Open Training Session Details 5pm, Wednesday 19 May 2010 AAMI Park, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne, Victoria Entry is Free Gates open at 4.30 and entry is via Gate 7 only. (Gate is on the western side, near Olympic Park)

Transport Details

By Tram Tram 70 (Wattle Park). Tram service stops at Swan Street and Hisense Arena stops, both opposite the stadium. OR Tram 48 (North Balwyn) and Tram 75 (Vermont South) Stops adjacent to MCG on Wellington Parade, a 10-minute walk through Yarra Park down to AAMI Park.

By Train - take train to Richmond, Jolimont or Flinders Street Stations. All stations are within walking distance of the Melbourne and Olympic Parks precinct.

Limited Parking is available at Hisense Arena

Match Details Qantas Socceroos v New Zealand Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Victoria Monday 24 May 2010 Kick-Off time - 7:30pm AEST Gates open - 5:30pm AEST

Ticket Prices Category A - $95 - all tickets Category B - $65 Adult, $35 Concession, $165 Family Category C - $40 Adult, $20 Concession, $99 Family

Australian Home End - $45 Adult, $25 Concession New Zealand Supporter Area - $45 Adult, $25 Concession, $120 Family

Ticket Prices are inclusive of GST & Booking Fee. Transaction charges may apply.

Concession (Pensioner, Student, Child) Pensioner - Aged, TPI (valid ID cards) including seniors cards Student - Full time tertiary and secondary school students (valid ID required) Child - 4-16 years inclusive (children 3 years and under are free unless they are occupying a seat)

National Companion Card Accepted

Family Definition: 2 Adults and 2 Children

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