10 Nov 2011
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has confirmed the dates of Team GB’s group stage fixtures ahead of London 2012 Olympic Football tickets going back on sale later this month.
Coached by Hope Powell, the women’s team will kick off the tournament on Wednesday 25 July at the Millennium Stadium, with their following match at the same venue on Saturday 28 July. Their final group stage match will take place on Tuesday 31 July at Wembley Stadium.
The official draw for the Olympic Football tournament will take place on 24 April 2012 at Wembley Stadium.
Team GB Chef de Mission Andy Hunt said: ‘We are delighted that the group fixtures for Team GB in both men’s and women’s Football will allow fans from throughout the United Kingdom to experience the spirit and energy of the Olympic Games while showing their support for Team GB.’
Great day out
Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Football tournaments will go back on sale from 11am on 29 November 2011. There are more than 1.5 million Football tickets still available across all sessions, with limited availability at matches taking place at Wembley.
LOCOG Director of Sport Debbie Jevans commented: ‘The prospect of Team GB taking part in the Games has captured the imagination of the public and we are pleased to be able to confirm their group stage fixtures ahead of tickets going back on sale.
'With teams like Spain and Brazil already qualified and fantastic venues across the country, the Olympic Football tournaments promise to be a great family day out at the Olympic Games next summer.’
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has confirmed the dates of Team GB’s group stage fixtures ahead of London 2012 Olympic Football tickets going back on sale later this month.
Team GB coaches Hope Powell and Stuart Pearce pictured at Wembley, one of the six stadiums used for the London 2012 Football competition.
The men’s team, coached by Stuart Pearce, will begin their London 2012 campaign at Old Trafford on Thursday 26 July, followed by Wembley Stadium on Sunday 29 July. Their final group game will be at the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday 1 August.Coached by Hope Powell, the women’s team will kick off the tournament on Wednesday 25 July at the Millennium Stadium, with their following match at the same venue on Saturday 28 July. Their final group stage match will take place on Tuesday 31 July at Wembley Stadium.
The official draw for the Olympic Football tournament will take place on 24 April 2012 at Wembley Stadium.
Team GB Chef de Mission Andy Hunt said: ‘We are delighted that the group fixtures for Team GB in both men’s and women’s Football will allow fans from throughout the United Kingdom to experience the spirit and energy of the Olympic Games while showing their support for Team GB.’
Great day out
Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Football tournaments will go back on sale from 11am on 29 November 2011. There are more than 1.5 million Football tickets still available across all sessions, with limited availability at matches taking place at Wembley.
LOCOG Director of Sport Debbie Jevans commented: ‘The prospect of Team GB taking part in the Games has captured the imagination of the public and we are pleased to be able to confirm their group stage fixtures ahead of tickets going back on sale.
'With teams like Spain and Brazil already qualified and fantastic venues across the country, the Olympic Football tournaments promise to be a great family day out at the Olympic Games next summer.’
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