Slow ticket sales hit Vietnam semi-final following price hike
KUALA LUMPUR: On Thursday, the FA of Malaysia (FAM) said only 3,563 tickets have been sold for Sunday's Malaysia-Vietnam Asean Hyundai Cup semi-final clash at the KLFA Stadium.
Malaysia's football authorities reported abysmally low ticket sales for the upcoming Asean Hyundai Cup semi-final match between Malaysia and Vietnam in Kuala Lumpur. As of Thursday, only 3,563 general admission tickets had been purchased, following the FAM's recent decision to raise ticket prices from RM30 to RM50. The price increase, which also impacted grandstand and VIP tickets, is attributed to rising operational, security, and venue management costs associated with the competition.
Despite the sell-out of the tournament's previous Group B encounter against the Philippines in Cheras, concerns surrounding the impending Malaysia-Vietnam clash are mounting. Harimau Malaya interim head coach Tan Cheng Hoe, however, remains unfazed by the low ticket sales figures. He emphasized the crucial role of the Malaysian fans, asserting that their presence and support would provide the necessary motivation for the team to perform at their best.
"They give us the confidence and motivation to perform at our best," Cheng Hoe stated. "We really need the fans to come to the stadium and support us, as they are the spirit of our team." The coach expressed confidence that the stadium would be filled with supporters eager to rally behind the Malaysian squad.
Malaysia is scheduled to host Vietnam in Cheras prior to the return leg at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on Wednesday.
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