Cyprus away (5th September 2009) - the game

Mod edit -

Post any info on the Cyprus game here. I'll keep a summary of links and what have you in this post.

For other info on the game, see -

Flights
Accommodation (hotels to campsites)
Charter travel (incl tour operator bookings, charter buses, taxis, etc)
Places (towns, internal travel, reccies, etc)
Pubs (incl meet ups)
General (things to do, other chat)

Anyone any idea what time game will KO at. I know it was 8pm when we were there in '05. Booked flights and arriving in Larnaca Airport at 3.45pm?? Too close or what?

Is the game in Larnaca or Nicosia?

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Originally Posted by rambler14

Is the game in Larnaca or Nicosia?

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It will be in Larnaca. They have played all their qualifiers in this campaign in Larnaca.

The match looks set now to be played in Nicosia not Larnaca:(
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/prelimi...479/index.html

AidoM......your in charge of organising our Bus!!;)

I second that.

Its official. The FAI have confirmed on their website that the game is in Nicosia.

Here's the link

http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...tre&Itemid=135

The closing date to request an application form for tickets for this fixture is Wednesday July 15th

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Originally Posted by AidoM

Its official. The FAI have confirmed on their website that the game is in Nicosia.

Here's the link

http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...tre&Itemid=135

The closing date to request an application form for tickets for this fixture is Wednesday July 15th

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Close enough to Larnaca...just have to arrange a bus with space for a bag of cans!. No problem:)

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Originally Posted by Green Paddy

2 tickets needed please.

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Paddy you have time to contact the FAI by e-mail or letter and ask them to send you out an application form for tickets. The closing date for these applications is 15th July

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Originally Posted by AidoM

Paddy you have time to contact the FAI by e-mail or letter and ask them to send you out an application form for tickets. The closing date for these applications is 15th July

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Cheers I will do that. Any idea how much tickets will be?

This game will not sellout. The FAI are still accepting applications.

There is no need for a ticket exchange list now. Juast apply to the FAI even if not a bber.

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Originally Posted by Green Paddy

Cheers I will do that. Any idea how much tickets will be?

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If it is like previous games there.

10-15 euros for home fans

30-50 euros for us.

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Originally Posted by gspain

If it is like previous games there.

10-15 euros for home fans

30-50 euros for us.

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No, the FAI agreed with all other associations of the group that the price of our tickets at away games must be the same as the price charged to their own fans

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Originally Posted by gspain

If it is like previous games there.

10-15 euros for home fans

30-50 euros for us.

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So a rip off.........unlike Croke Park ;)

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Originally Posted by zenokelly

No, the FAI agreed with all other associations of the group that the price of our tickets at away games must be the same as the price charged to their own fans

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It was supposed to be that way the last time as well ........................ but didn't end up that way.

We were ripped off :mad:

The ticket exchange thread for this one is here.

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Originally Posted by zenokelly

No, the FAI agreed with all other associations of the group that the price of our tickets at away games must be the same as the price charged to their own fans

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Why would the FAI need to do that as there are already FIFA and UEFA guidelines to this effect?

Some countries ignore them and get away with it.

Whats the stadium like?

Grand, but uncovered for the most part. Out in the middle of nowhere, so you'll need a taxi back into town after the game even if you're staying in Nicosia. The taxi drivers will look for those going out to Ayia Napa/Larnaka/Paphos first (the bigger fares basically), so if you're staying in Nicosia, it'll be a good 45 minutes before you get a taxi.

Ticket Application arrived today............€27 how bad? Still cheaper than that morgue they call Croke Park on matchday!

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Originally Posted by rambler14

Ticket Application arrived today............€27 how bad? Still cheaper than that morgue they call Croke Park on matchday!

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Or 9 times the price of Sofia. :D

The local price will be interesting. 10 euro in the past - can't see it being 25 euro this time (assume that is the price + 2 euro handling fee).