International Football At The Alex

I'm always attracted to games between unfamiliar opponents in unfamiliar settings and a full international between Northern Ireland and Qatar at the Gresty Road home of Crewe Alexandra certainly fits the bill.

Their meeting on Sunday 31 May at 5pm is part of Northern Ireland’s build-up for a crucial European Championship qualifier against Romania in Belfast on 13 June while Qatar, who will also play Scotland over the next few weeks, are arguably looking further ahead to the World Cup they will host in 2022.

A spotlight is currently being shone on Qatar and the treatment of migrant workers there who are building not only the stadiums we will see on our television screens but a lot of the infrastructure behind it. That focus will be intensified during the national team’s trip to the UK which is a good thing and can co-exist with Crewe’s pride at hosting their first ever full international game.

Tickets are priced at just £5 for Adults, £5 for Concessions and £1 for Juniors.

http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/crewe-to-host-full-international-2337405.aspx