Telstar is thinking of a ‘world first’, the club from the Kitchen Champion Division writes on social media on Tuesday evening. if it’s on the White Lions the match against Jong AZ will be played on September 25 at 00:00. The new relaxations will take effect on that day, so that the BUKO Stadium can be one hundred percent full. Currently, the match is scheduled for September 24, 8 p.m.
It is unclear how Telstar intends to ensure that the match is completed four hours later. The club will not announce whether a request will be submitted to the KNVB to adjust the time. “The White Lions consider ‘football by candlelight’ for a one hundred percent filled BUKO Stadium”, Telstar writes. The match against Jong AZ is led by Louis van Gaal, who is a one-time trainer at Telstar along the line for charity.
In order to prepare optimally, the national coach will also come to Velsen-Zuid on Wednesday 22 September to be present at the morning training. From every game ticket sold, 2.50 euros will go to the Muscles for Muscles Foundation. The training is accessible to everyone, although the club asks a contribution of 5 euros for coffee and tea. The entire proceeds of the training will go to the same foundation, of which Van Gaal is an honorary ambassador. Telstar previously reported that the tickets for the match are popular.
White Lions consider world first with night competition. Telstar will fight Jong AZ led by Louis van Gaal on September 24. The new corona relaxation will then take effect at 00.00. The White Lions consider ‘football by candlelight’ for a 100% filled BUKO Stadium.
— White Lions (@telstar1963nv) September 14, 2021
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