More tickets available for Japan away game

Good news for fans of the Socceroos today with confirmation that more tickets have been secured for the Japan v Australia clash in Yokohama in February next year.

Good news for fans of the Socceroos today with confirmation that more tickets have been secured for the Japan v Australia clash in Yokohama in February next year.

The first set of tickets went on sale last Thursday and were snapped up within minutes.

"We are delighted that so many fans want to see the Socceroos in action in Japan," said Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO, Ben Buckley.

"I know the team really value the small travelling band of supporters who attend away matches but, clearly, there will be a significant level of support in Japan."

Qantas Socceroo, Tim Cahill who scored two goals against Japan in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, said that the match will be an important one for Australia.

"We're top of the group and Japan is second with only five games to go in this qualification round, so a result either way could be a defining moment of the qualifying campaign.

"We know they're keen to 'shut us up', as their manager said recently, so it will be a massive game for them at home.

"The more Aussie fans there, the better for us. It's always great to see a sea of gold in the crowd," said Cahill.

The tickets will go on sale via Ticketek online only on Wednesday 3 December at 12 midday at a cost of $60 AUD each.

Buckley urged fans to get online early on 3 December to avoid disappointment.

"We know that many fans were disappointed after last week's sale period, but the sale process is 'first in, first served'.

"It's good news that we've been able to secure these additional tickets to go towards meeting the overwhelming demand for this game," Buckley said.

The Japan v Australia match will be held at Yokohama International Stadium on Wednesday 11 February 2009 at 7.20pm local kick-off. The return match will be held at the MCG on Wednesday 17 June.

In between the two Japan matches, Australia meet Uzbekistan in Sydney on 1 April, Qatar in Doha on 6 June and Bahrain in Sydney on 10 June.

Ticket details, Japan v Australia, 11 February 2009

- Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 3 December, 2008 at 12 midday (AEDT) via Ticketek. - Tickets will be available via the internet only. No call centre or agency bookings will be available. - Tickets will be $60 AUD each plus Ticketek transaction fee. - There is a limit of 4 tickets per transaction - There is a limit of 1 transaction per supporter (any additional transactions will be cancelled) - An Australian residential address must be provided (no PO Boxes) - All tickets will be sent registered post to supporters on receipt of tickets from the Japanese Football Association, probably early in the new year. - Ticketek will issue an ezyTicket which will act as receipt of purchase. - These tickets do not include travel or accommodation. This is the responsibility of the supporter. - Tickets will only be offered until 5.00pm Wednesday 17, December 2008 or until allocation is fully subscribed. - Official FFA endorsed Travel packages (including tickets) are also available.