'Would have meant the world': Fans disappointed, scalpers resell sold-out Singapore-Thailand football tickets
Tickets for the Lions' home match against Thailand were snapped up almost as soon as they became available.
Tickets for Singapore's football team, the Lions, in their semi-final match against Thailand were sold out almost immediately after going on sale. This has left fans like 19-year-old Goh Zun Rey, who had hoped to bring his younger cousins to the Jalan Besar Stadium to support the Lions, feeling disappointed. The tickets, available exclusively through the Tickethotline online platform, sold out less than two hours after becoming available.
Despite many fans joining the online queue prior to the sale's opening time, none were available upon access. In response, the Football Association of Singapore expressed gratitude for the support shown for the Lions, and has warned against the unauthorized resale of tickets. Scalpers have since listed the tickets for much higher prices, with some even offering them for 30 times the retail price on online marketplaces.
This has left fans feeling disheartened and questioning the impact on the stadium's atmosphere. Fan groups have called for people to report the resellers, emphasizing the importance of genuine fans turning up to support the team.
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