‘Absolutely crazy atmosphere’: Fans pack Fed Square as Socceroos fever takes over Melbourne CBD
He and two friends left his Watsonia home at 7.30am to secure a spot again for Friday’s clash but were too late.They were still hoping to bag a spot inside.
- ▪He and two friends left his Watsonia home at 7.30am to secure a spot again for Friday’s clash but were too late.They were still hoping to bag a spot inside.
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