I got late tickets for the match on Sunday to catch Liverpool play our National Team. The main ones were already sold out by then and left with the South and North Stands. I got the South Stand.
As advertised, the Kop Comes to Asia. Did not really want to miss out on the action so I decided to leave early since Parking would probably be an issue. Got there at around 4.30pm, well that was a little early since the match only starts at 7pm, took my time to find a nice spot where I could see the Goal since there probably will be lots of action. Oh got me some souvenirs as well a Scarf and a Horn to make some noise. Cost me $15 for the Scarf and $5 for the Horn and pennant which you could make into a flag with the horn. By that time it was 5pm and the entertainment had started. MCs were around to help with the singing and chants. It was really interesting, even got the song sheets which were given out by Liverpool Supporters Club. The stand were awash in Red and not the Lions red by Liverpool red. There was the unveiling of the winner of the Banner Competition, songs, a Marching Ban and even Football Freestylers.
The crowd at 5pm, 6pm and 6.30pm Just a sea of red below of flag waving fans.
Some of the Banners on Display below.
I like the T-Shirt on this guy, there were also the other famous players out there as well, like Carragher, Kuyt, Alonso and of course Torres, even Gerrad was spotted.
Lets not forget the Singapore Fans, here’s the lone Singapore Fan ……
The players arrived around 6pm, they troop out onto the field at around 6.30pm for the field inspection and to get the feel of the atmosphere, which probably felt like Anfield more than Kallang.
7pm let the MATCH begin !! The huge banner being unfurled below and the very local Kallang Wave on the right below. I think that’s very cool as it has both the English and Local flavours.
Above the Reds (or in this case they were wearing their away kit of Black) meeting the president and introducing his team to them.
KICK OFF !!
And now we compare the Benches before we move to action on the pitch.
The Liverpool Bench
The Singapore Bench
More pictures and comments in Part 2.
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