Perth Glory will play host to English Premier League giants Chelsea FC in a friendly match later this year at the new Optus Stadium.
The club confirmed on Thursday that Glory will line-up against Antonio Conte’s men on Monday, July 23rd.
The date was revealed by WA Tourism Minister Paul Papalia at a press conference held at Optus Stadium earlier today.
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Glory will face @ChelseaFC at @OptusStadium on Monday 23rd July.
Pre-sale ticket window, exclusive to Glory Members, opens on Monday 12th February.
Full details to follow…#CREATEDESTINY pic.twitter.com/PcpoipbtAZ— Perth Glory FC (@PerthGloryFC) February 8, 2018
Chelsea were represented by their former goalkeeper and Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer, while ex-club skipper and current Head of Football Jacob Burns and CEO Peter Filopoulos headed up Glory’s delegation at the well-attended event.
“This international friendly between Perth Glory and Chelsea, is a huge coup for Western Australian and football fans throughout Australia and Asia,” said Filopoulos.
“It is also an enormous opportunity for our club to play in front of a large attendance at the new, world class Optus Stadium in its rectangular configuration against a prestigious international football club in Chelsea.
“The scheduling of this game is ideally placed and the club will be using it as a platform from which to build its pre-season preparations for the 2018 FFA Cup and 2018/19 Hyundai A-League season.”
Chelsea boasts the likes of Belgian superstar Eden Hazard, England defender Gary Cahill, Brazilian attacker Willian and Spaniard Cesc Fabregas.
Great day today at @OptusStadium – looking forward to a world class event in July! #CREATEDESTINY pic.twitter.com/OiRz8hBQBG
— Perth Glory FC (@PerthGloryFC) February 8, 2018
