Soccer is not as popular as rugby and cricket but the Australians make an effort to make you believe something different. Sydney hosts one of only six official 'FIFA Fan Fest' sites in the world (see the website). Every match (64 in total) can be followed on one of the four floating maxi screens in Darling Harbour.
The games will start at 9.30 pm, 2 am and 4.30 am. The Dutch team will play the first two games at 9.30 pm which is very reasonable. For sure I will not see the Dutch team playing against Cameroon on June 25 at 4.30 am.
Australia (with Dutch coach Pim Verbeek!) plays it first game at 4.30 in the morning against Germany. I'm not sure how many fans will go to Darling Harbour to see this spectacle. I know where I'll be.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteWith past World Cups and European Cups, the Dutch in Sydney have normally congregated somewhere to watch games.
I use to go along with a few Dutch friends but unfortunately they have gone back, so I can not tell you if or where the Dutch Ex-pats maybe this time around. Use to be down in Darling Harbour.
Cheers,
Brian
Hi Brian. You are absolutely right! There is a special Dutch fan event in Darling Harbour. This is where you can buy tickets and get more info: http://hollandhouse.eventbrite.com/
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