200 people packed out the auditorium at the Newcastle United Sports Club last Sunday to celebrate the Socceroos first foray into the premier Asian competition, the AFC Asian Cup.

The national anthem was sung and cheered in the auditorium, creating a wonderful atmosphere but the nervous on-field performance on the pitch didn't provide many opportunities for the gathered crowd to celebrate. However, the Club roared to life when Tim Cahill nabbed an equaliser in injury time.

There's no room for error now for the Socceroos if they want to finish top of their group. Iraq and Thailand will not be easy-beats so its time for the team to step up and be counted. A huge crowd is anticipated this Friday, so come along to the Newcastle United Sports Club and help ensure that it isn't a Black Friday for the boys in Green & Gold.

Patrons have been delighted with the changes to the Newcastle United Sports Club with giant murals of the Jets, new beer lines, taps and giant plasma screens installed, making it the premier football destination in Newcastle.

Families and groups arrived early to have a meal at the Chinese restaurant within the club before the match.

The Sports Club has been decked out Green & Gold for the Asian Cup and we want to see you there wearing Green & Gold too. Carlsberg beer promotions will be on offer and there will be the chance to win Socceroo gear signed by Mark Schwarzer.

Asian Cup 2007 - broadcast details

Newcastle United Sports Club
18-20 Bryant Street
Adamstown
Phone: (02) 4952 9100

Join the Green & Gold Army and The Squadron at the Newcastle United Sports Club and cheer the Socceroos all the way to the Asian Championship.

The club will be screening games live on the massive projector screen in the auditorium as well as the many screens around the club.

Children supervised by a responsible adult are allowed into the restaurant and auditorium to watch the games.

Match Schedule:
Friday 13/7/2007 - Socceroos v Iraq - telecast from 7.30 pm

Screening of further Socceroo matches that extend beyond midnight are subject to an application for extended trading hours at the club beyond midnight. Approval of this application is pending.