S'pore-Malaysia World Cup qualifier live on Ch5

Football: S'pore-Malaysia World Cup qualifier live on Ch5

The tickets are sold out but not to worry.

MediaCorp TV's Channel 5 will telecast 'live' the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Singapore and Malaysia.

It has acquired the 'live' rights for both the home and away matches.

The home match, to be played at Jalan Besar Stadium, will be shown 'live' on Channel 5 on Saturday, July 23 at 7:25pm.

The return leg, to be played at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, will be shown 'live' on Thursday, July 28 at 8:40pm.

News 5 Tonight on Thursday July 28 will broadcast after the match.

The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) said all 4,000 tickets to the July 23 match were snapped up on the first day of sales on Saturday.

Having been a supporter since young, a 64-year-old elderly fan said: "Everybody is disappointed. I couldn't get tickets. What can I do. But no matter how, I'll find my way."

But another is "happy they are showing on TV. I can watch it 'live'. It's clear on TV."

Also looking forward to watching the match on Channel 5 is another fan, who said: "Jalan Besar is not a big stadium. More viewers can watch from the TV. It's a consolation, but the atmosphere will definitely be different."

A boy added: "Singapore, Malaysia will always be the most special game because of the rivalry (on the football field) that we have between the two countries."

The channel's vice-president for network acquisitions, Joy Olby-Tan, said: "Football matches between Singapore and our neighbour Malaysia have always evoked intense emotion amongst the fans.

"Let's all come together and support our Singapore Lions with all our hearts."

Fans can also catch the matches 'live' online at xinmsn.com/wcqlive and on Catch-Up TV on xinmsn.com/catchup the next working day.

The match between Singapore and Malaysia on July 23 is a second-round 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier for Asia.

Singapore was given a 'bye' in the first round while Malaysia overcame Taiwan on away goals to make it to the second round.

~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~