WAITAKERE OPEN THE GATES FOR O-LEAGUE FINAL

Tuesday, 06 May 08, 14:55 PM

AUCKLAND - Waitakere United are calling on the wider football community for support when they tackle Kossa FC in the O-League final second leg on Sunday’s and offering free entry to the season finale in return.

Waitakere trail Solomon Islands side Kossa FC 1-3 after the Honiara leg a fortnight ago but are banking on an innovative approach to boost home support for the crucial return.

Any person who presents proof of paid up club membership will gain free entry to the ground, plus any adult attending with a child U15 will also get through the turnstile at no charge.

Waitakere United Chairman Rex Dawkins says the reason is twofold.

“Clubs do not get rich off gate money.

It would be nice to think that in the future the NZFC does drive regular gates of 2 to 3 thousand people each home game but right now we are some way off that mark, unless it is a derby game against Auckland City.”

“We decided we wanted to reward the fans who have been loyal to us throughout the season but also generate a good crowd for our final home game.

Victory to Waitakere means something to the wider football community with money [the US$500,000 is split amongst the game] going to New Zealand Football and the other NZFC franchises, this is our way of saying ‘make the commitment to come and support us on Sunday’.

Our players faced a hostile crowd of close to 20,000 in Honiara a few weeks back; it would be great if we can get at least 3 or 4 thousand on Sunday to make some noise in our favour.”

“Children are free and we are encouraging parents to come with them at no charge, or if they don’t have kids, bring their club membership cards or the flyer and they are free also.

The only requirement is that they bring their voices and make plenty of noise to help us overcome the first leg deficit.”

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Topics: OCEANIA, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, OFC O-League 2008
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Sissoko
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Sissoko Wrote: | 8 days ago

Great! To all Solomon Islanders living in New Zealand. Please come out and support KOSSA FC for free. Take advantage of this and come in large numbers to support. Make sure those who have little children share them with the others who don't in order to gain free entry. All former KGVI students, please attend and throw your support behind the old school team. Show to the New Zealand crowd that you can out-voice them in this game!


Salesh
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Salesh Wrote: | 8 days ago

Definetly, I agree witth Sisoko. Fijians living in NZ yet again have another chance to enjoy and support our melenisian brothers. Go Kossa, Go do us proud. Keep it cool, don't get carried away, NZ knows Islanders are short tempers. They will try to incite, ignore racial remarks, keep focused. Don't worry what they say and how dirty they play, trust in Lord and let the ref do his bit. Don't fuss with officials. The reasons whay I am telling all these is that I had seen how good teams had cheeply given good games away by losing their senses. If you can do what I had said, we all will be jumping after the match. Go Kossa, Go do us proud.


fronosky
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fronosky Wrote: | 8 days ago

agree with salesh go Kossa go do us proud. Islanders living in Aukland make use of the free entry and go in to suport your wantoks. Go Kossa Go


solomate
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solomate Wrote: | 7 days ago

KOSSA is ahead on the lead and is determined to keep that lead. Foward ever, backward never ...fulfill your motto on Waitakere turf. Go KOSSA Go.


Coldrine
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Coldrine Wrote: | 7 days ago

Though we may not present during your time of play but KOSSA we are behind you as Solo national club champion. Yes you have proof yourselves why not do the same as you did in the country.Go KOSSA go..Forward ever.Backward never.


zkerawem
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zkerawem Wrote: | 6 days ago

I tell you coach Milicich, don't blame the heat & condition in Honiara. As a professional team, you must be able to adapt to all kinds of condition including the crowd support. You are crying baby trying to justify yourself while the truth is you didn't play well. Just say it plainly & simple. KOSSA will not count on your cold condition that is if you want to take advantage of that. Go KOSSA Go..Go Islanders Go!


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