Waitakere reward football fans for final game of the season

Waitakere United play the biggest game of the season this Sunday when hosting Kossa FC (Solomon Islands) in the return leg O-League final but they are rewarding fans that are members of football clubs with free entry.

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 gain free entry to the ground.

Executive 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 that is posted on our website 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.”

Media are welcome to print or reproduce the attached flyer in their publications or on their websites.


Match Details
O-League final return leg
Sunday 11th May, 2pm KO
Waitakere United v Kossa FC
Douglas Field, Trusts Stadium
Central Park Drive, Henderson
Kossa lead 3-1 from the first leg

Tickets
Adults $10 with membership ID Free with advertising flyer Free
U15 Free