The Korea Football Association (KFA) will offer fans with special personal stories a chance to watch a national team A-match, a game between national teams, in person.
The KFA said on the 16th that it is running a fan invitation event called "We Present You an A-Match" ahead of the national team's friendly against Uruguay, sponsored by Hana Bank, at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sept. 28.
Through the stadium visit, the association aims to give fans a firsthand experience of the atmosphere at a national team match and the enjoyment of cheering from the stands.
The event is open to football fans with special stories to tell. Priority will go to those who have never watched an A-match at a stadium. Fans who wish to take part can leave their stories in the comments section of the relevant post on the KFA's official Instagram account from Sept. 16 through Sept. 21. The association will select two people based on factors including the sincerity of their stories. Each winner may bring one companion to the match.
The selected fans will receive tickets to the Uruguay match. A KFA communicator will also guide them at the venue on match day to support the experience. The association plans to record the moment on video as a keepsake. Winners will also be able to receive supporter merchandise, such as national team jerseys and official mufflers, purchased for them at the stadium's merchandise store.
"We hope this event gives fans a chance to feel the excitement of a national team match for themselves at the stadium," a KFA official said. "We will continue to pursue a range of promotional and marketing activities that bring fans and the national team closer together."
