Limited seats left for Club World Cup semis, finals

Abu Dhabi: With just over a fortnight until the competition kick-off, the Local Organising Committee of the Fifa Club World Cup UAE 2009 presented by Toyota has announced that there are only a limited number of tickets remaining for the final and semifinal matches.

Shatha Al Rumaithi, Communications Manager for the Local Organising Committee, urged football fans to buy tickets in advance to avoid missing out.

"The support of UAE football fans has been great during the build-up to the tournament, and with match tickets selling fast, we strongly encourage anyone hoping to see a live game to buy their tickets now. Demand has been extremely high for both final and semifinal games, as well as the opening game on December 9 between Al Ahli FCD and Auckland City FC."

The Local Organising Committee has seen a steady rise in ticket sales following the Official match draw at the Emirates Palace earlier this month.

In addition to featuring world's top football clubs and players on the pitch, there will be activities to enjoy off the pitch.

‘Football Fan Zones' will be set up outside the stadiums that will open two hours before every match, providing spectators with a range of entertainment activities, as well as official merchandise stores and food and beverage outlets.

Match 1, 9th December: Al Ahli FC v. Auckland City FC

Match 2, 11th December: TP Mazembe v. FC Pohang Steelers

Match 3, 12th December: Winner Match 1 v. Atlante FC

Match 4, 15th December: Winner Match 2 v. Estudiantes de La Plata

Match 5, 16th December: Winner Match 3 v. FC Barcelona

Match 6, 16th December: Loser Match 2 v. Loser Match 3 (5th Place Match)

Match 7, 19th December: Loser Match 4 v. Loser Match 5 (3rd Place Match)

Match 8, 19th December: Winner Match 4 v. Winner Match 5

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased at the Fifa Club World Cup mall stand at Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, logging on to www.fifa.com/uae2009 or calling 800-KICK (5425) or +971 2 449 9955 (from overseas).