FAI secure just 880 tickets for Bosnia clash

A mere 880 fans will get to attend Ireland’s most important game for almost three years on Friday week when Bosnia’s 11,500-capacity Bilino Polje stadium in Zenica hosts the Euro 2016 play-off first leg.

Efforts by the Football Association of Ireland to procure 10%of the entire ticket allocation proved unsuccessful, leaving several hundred of the 1,175 applicants disappointed yesterday.

In total, the FAI received 630 general admission tickets, purchased 50 category one tickets as well as 200 complimentary tickets in accordance with Uefa competition regulations and agreements between both associations.