On August 4, Daegu FC is about to tackle Spanish giants FC Barcelona in a extremely anticipated pleasant match at Daegu Stadium. Just days earlier, Barcelona thrilled followers with a 7-3 win over FC Seoul in a dramatic conflict on July 31. The showdown in Daegu marks the ultimate cease of Barça’s Asia tour earlier than the workforce heads again to Spain.
Now Barcelona faces the underside workforce in Ok League 1, Daegu. Two hours earlier than the match begins, Daegu Stadium is already occupied by abroad soccer followers wearing Barcelona jerseys. Many followers sporting Barcelona jerseys had been seen making their method to Daegu to observe the sport from Dong-Daegu Station.
Traffic round Daegu Stadium is already paralyzed. It was not simple to entry the stadium with out utilizing public transportation. Upon arrival at Daegu Stadium, hundreds of Barcelona followers had been seen. It felt as if one was in Spain.
An official Barcelona merchandise store additionally opened in entrance of Daegu Stadium. The in style merchandise, jerseys, are already offered out. T-shirts specifically produced to commemorate the Asia tour have gained essentially the most recognition. Scarves and eco luggage symbolizing Barcelona had been additionally in excessive demand. With an infinite variety of followers gathered, most merchandise was on the point of promoting out.
Daegu Stadium can also be fairly removed from downtown Daegu. There is the problem that there are not any industrial areas close by. Many followers glad their starvation at meals vans arrange in entrance of the stadium, with traces stretching 20 to half-hour simply to seize a snack, creating a really crowded scene.
Foreign followers had been noticeably current, prompting an try and conduct interviews. They had been a bunch from Timor-Leste, a small nation with a inhabitants of about 1.3 million, situated between Australia and the Philippines. Korea has maintained relationship with Timor-Leste since 1999 when it despatched the Sangnok Tree Force there.
Nassat famous, “I came from Timor-Leste. I’m currently employed in Korea and working here. I really love football and I’m a Barcelona fan. I took a vacation and came to Daegu after hearing that Barcelona was visiting.”
The ticket costs for this Barcelona pleasant match reached as much as 600,000 gained. The least expensive seats had been 80,000 gained and 40,000 gained. Nassat talked about, “I booked a second-tier seat for 200,000 won because I wanted to create good memories with my friends. It’s a lot of money, but considering a trip to Spain, I think it’s not expensive. I hope Barcelona scores many goals and wins today. I like Lewandowski the most,” he mentioned with a smile.
