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Me and my cousin arrived at Seoul World Cup Stadium just on time to start the match

It was really cold at night but I could see number of people make their way to stadium from subway station

As expected there were many scalpers who were (desperately) trying to sell 1st class ticket (which cost 50000won) for 3rd class ticket price (20000won)

I was like..."damn! i shouldn't bought those tickets from before if i knew there are scalpers who are trying to fire-sale tickets...

Our seat was at second floor.. row 41, I was expecting way up above but it was at the first row at the second floor....... not bad


I didn't expect this game to be a sellout but crowds like this seems.........
very dissapointing

Only about 1/4 of maximum capacity (about 68000) showed up... I guess
Both sides of the first level of the first class section were somewhat filled.. BUT
Opposite of supporter's zone...
nearly empty.. :(

Ushers who suppose to watch over stadium seemed to have no interest in doing their job because of very small # of crowds..
They were like.. "just sit wherever u want"

So after 5 miutes, we went straight down to the first level and stayed there till the end
Free upgrade~~~yay
I felt kinda sorry for those ppl at the first class who paid full price for ticket.. lol
I nearly did that but good thing I didn't lol

National anthem for Chile and South Korea played.. OMG look at the stand..

As South Korean national anthem played, those supporters, known as "Red Devils" raised giant Korean flag.. Very emotional
It'd be nice if there was more spectators..

Stretching durin halftime

OUCH! one Korean player fell down and medical staffs for Korean team are on their way to the rescue lol

Koreans didn't have any impacts during the first half.. Their offence was dissapeared, passings never worked out and they allowed some scoring chance to Chile..

Fans are getting anxious to see at least some good plays... :(

It was VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERY cold... my feet were freezing

Well, in second half, Korean offence was somewhat came into the life but it wasn't enough to end their nearly 500 minutes of goal droughts... :(

They had some good chance but never connected to goal..

Instead of they score a goal, they let Chile scored a goal... The final score was 1-0 Chile... :(

It was fun to watch and cheer with supporters as we sat in supporter's zone.. But it would been much nicer if Korea scored a goal and bit warmer..

Plus.. since they didn't put their names on their jersey.. I had no idea who they are except few players from before... I think 1/2 of roster was changed......

I expect better result from them later :(

Yup~~

For the first time in my life, I will be going to see a international friendly soccer match ;)

When I heard the news that Korea will play against Chile this wednesday at Seoul, it didn't take me a long time to decide whether I should go or not..

As soon as I decided to go, I went to nearby Hana Bank to buy a ticket for myself and my cousin. Because the game will be played during weekdays and since Chile is not a popular country like Brazil or England, I was kinda hoping for a lower price for ticket but argh.. not this time..

I bought two 3rd class ticket (which is at the second floor) and costed me 40000won (which is like about 4-50$ in CAD) when you compare this to Raptors or Leafs' ticket, price is not that bad but in South Korea's standard, Given that single ticket for Korean baseball/soccer league game is less than 10000won, it's kinda expensive I guess. I was thinking about getting a 2nd class ticket, which is just 10000 won expensive than 3rd class, but I didn't go for it when I knew that it's also at the second floor.. aiya

After 4th place finish in 2002 World Cup in Korea/Japan, Korea's been going through many ups/downs with numerous head coach changes (5 head coaches in 6 yrs after Guus Hiddink in 2002 World Cup!) I hope Korean soccer team starts the year with winning fashion and hopefully do well in 2010 South Africa World Cup qualifying matches ;)

I will post pics from the match tomorrow ;)