Actually FIFA REGS point has raised more questions than it has answered. I am reliably informed that the Capacity ‘Seated’ at the NS is 4,000 + as such 3000 + would be approx 75% of tickets sold. It was reported that 3000 + attended Friday nights match so ….??? Having said that it would be nice to get confirmed numbers of actual seats available at the NS.

I would bet that the BFA are reluctant to have the matches televised/broadcast as they rightly would prefer people to come out and support the team and that’s understandable but what will happen should 7,000 fans show up ?? As I had previously mentioned FIFA demands that all fans be seated during matches so will the BFA turn away 2000 + fans at the gate? I doubt it.

There has to be a solution out there? Maybe the numbers don’t tally up to make it worth their while ?? Obviously there would have to be a desire by the BFA and the service providers to undertake this so come on BFA/providers let us know what it will take to provide this service and or is it just not feasible ??

I wasn’t able to attend Friday but I will be there on Tuesday …. many others again will not be able to attend so why not Video Streaming,Radio ?? This is an issue that deserves answers as it could help to raise extra revenue something the BFA & NSC could use I’m sure.

See post above with FIFA REGS Post regarding what is 75% capacity at the national stadium and what it’s based on/calculated. Maybe Bernews can get some answers from the BFA regarding showing these matches live.

This has been an ongoing issue with the turnstiles/gates since the stadium was first opened (1986/7) especially when there are large crowds like on Friday night. This really should have been sorted out long ago but Sadly it seems this has not been adequately corrected still.

I would have to say that the main problem is the actual Stadium itself, the gates/turnstiles and the layout of the facility is horrible and nothing short of some serious changes to these plus the approaches will change it.

I will be getting there early but it is one of the main reasons I hate attending events like this at the stadium.

Thanks for the clarification regarding showing the matches live, So with this knowledge I can only imagine that Tuesday’s match will surely be being shown live then as there will certainly be at least 75% tickets sold either online or prior/during the match (so long as there’s no threat of rain of course).

The obvious question now is if the BFA is adhering to FIFA’s 75% of tickets sold before showing live matches what is the ticket allocation/capacity for the National Stadium?

If this is being based on the ‘Seated’ Capacity which I believe is approx 4,800/5,000 – 1,800+ ? for the Grandstand and approx 3,000 + ?(very Cramped)for the Eastern bleachers.

Or are the BFa basing it on the capacity of the stadium where fans are allowed to stand in the passage ways, lower field/track area as well? If so this would raise it to approx 7,500 + There is/used to be a FIFA stipulation that all fans must be ‘Seated’ for World Cup Matches.
If it is the latter then it is very difficult to see where live matches are to be shown regularly though they have done so in the not too distant past.

Any BFA officials willing to clarify their position would help, maybe Bernews could ask as well! I will be there on Tuesday night but there are many that wont/can’t be there.

It was a good match and Bermuda played very well up until about the last 20 minutes which were nail-biting for the home crowd. Please don’t take away from this victory, especially if you didn’t actually witness it first hand.

Well done guys, looking forward to big things on Tuesday night as well.

Yes, there were a few technical problems with tickets sales up at Cedarbridge but the delayed start allowed most of us to catch most of the game. The problems will no doubt be sorted out by Tuesday for the match against Guyana, as will the National Anthem.

For anyone apprehensive about the behaviour of local football fans the atmosphere last night was electric and everyone was well behaved. Our fans had to be worth at least one goal for the home team. What we need now is less destructive criticism and even more fans showing up to support our team on Tuesday night. Based on last night’s performance attendance should double for Tuesday’s game.

So much to do and so little time.

Sail on dude.. Get crackin..

Trust you have a good day out in your comet, dinghy or whatever it is you sail and wear your hood… to keep the sun off you..

just sayin..

Job well done.

Hopefully the next time the BFA can sort out the crazy lines at the gate (at 8pm there were more people outside in the line than inside due to the ridiculous SINGLE gate they had open for the grandstand…

Somebody might also want to slip the BFA a copy of God Save the Queen… it’s not my favourite either, but it is what it is and it was embarrassing to be subjected to a whole minute of the Star Spangled Banner before somebody pulled the plug and the game had to continue WITHOUT Bermuda’s national anthem…

Again Well done Bermie, wish I could have been there, fair points about why this couldn’t have gone out live via TV or Internet, I know the BFA don’t like to do so because it’s felt that people will not show up and support the team. Still not everyone could fit into the NS if they did go and yes this could still have made them money by having it available as pay per view. Just Saying.

Does this mean Mr. Gary Moreno will be in hiding for a couple of days. lolol

Good Job Bermuda

btw… “stupid” is not being able to correctly use “there” when it should be they’re.

“kinda hope Bermuda loses” – go chuck off a wharf.