Senegal V's Oman
Oman will face Senegal in the Men's Olympic Qualification Play-Off Match at the City of Coventry stadium on 23rd Arpil 2012
Second Team named in Men's Qualification Play-Off Match
Paul Le Guen’s men defeated favourites Uzbekistan 2-0 thanks to a 16th-minute penalty from captain Hussain Al Hadhri and a goal on the stroke of half-time from Raed Saleh.
Despite having Eid Mohammed Eid Al Farsi sent off with 16 minutes remaining, Oman held on to their advantage in this afternoon’s match which was played on neutral territory at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Oman will now take on the Teranga Lions in the qualifier at the City of Coventry Stadium on Monday, April 23 (7.45pm kick-off) to become the final nation to seal their place in the 16-team tournament at London 2012.
Justine Hewitt, events manager at the City of Coventry Stadium, said they were looking forward to welcoming both teams to the venue.
“Oman and Senegal will both be keen to become the final country to qualify for the Olympics and it is certain to be a fascinating match,” she said.
“It will also be the first time that either nation has qualified for the Olympics so there is a great deal at stake.
“It would be a matter of great pride for both countries to be involved in London 2012 and they are certain to be giving their all throughout the match.
“Oman did really well in the round-robin tournament to defeat Uzbekistan to win the play-off in the Asian section.
“This will be the first taste of live action in the Olympics in Coventry and we hope as many people as possible will come along to give both teams their full support.”
Tickets for the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament qualifier at the City of Coventry Stadium are available by logging on to www.theticketfactory.com/footballtournamentqualification or by telephoning 0844 338 800 and from www.ticketmaster.co.uk or by telephoning 0844 277 0700.
Hospitality packages for the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Qualification Play-Off Match are available from £20 and can be purchased by calling 0844 873 6323 or emailing loft@ccfc.co.uk
Tickets are available for the London 2012 Olympic Football Tournament, including matches at the City of Coventry Stadium. View the full competition schedule by visiting www.tickets.london2012.com
More information on hospitality packages for Olympic Football matches at the City of Coventry Stadium is available by emailing loft@ccfc.co.uk
The first matches at the City of Coventry Stadium will take place on July 25 2012, two days ahead of the London 2012 Opening Ceremony in the capital, and will conclude with the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament bronze medal match on August 9 2012.
