Di big match wey go decide who go face Lens for di Coupe de France final don set for Wednesday night. Strasbourg go host OGC Nice for Stade de la Meinau by 9pm. Di winner go meet Lens for final wey go hold for Stade de France on May 22.
Di stadium go full to capacity for dis semi-final clash. Dem don announce say all tickets don finish. Fans wey no get ticket fit still try to buy from season ticket holders wey no go attend through legal resale platforms.
For di stadium, plenty entertainment dey for fans before di match. Big barbecue stand go dey for Fanzone with white sausages and merguez. Food trucks go sell currywurst, while Franchi stands go serve waffles and ice cream. Hoplà go showcase Alsatian specialties like spätzles and tarte flambée. Dem go locate these food spots for 5th floor of South stand, Fanzone, and bottom of North stand.
Music go sweet for ears before di game. Speaker Cédric and DJ Stan Smith go start di atmosphere from when dem open gates. Group THE AERO SWING go perform from 6:45pm to 7:30pm, and again from 8pm to 8:45pm.
Plenty other activities go dey. Crédit Agricole truck go come with barber wey go give free haircuts before match and offer chance to win final tickets. KFC go bring wheel of fortune for prizes. Dem go distribute “Pitch” magazines at Fanzone entrances.
After di match, Third Half event go hold outside 90+4 bar with DJ Timal and Aerosmith playing music. Player go come appear on big stage. For children, Family-Zone Europa-Park go dey at East corner of South stand with esports area, mini-football pitches, coloring, XL wooden games, mini-kids space, and virtual reality zone.
Photographers from Racing don snap pictures of fans during previous visits to Meinau. Dem say those photos dey available online for free download in high definition if you identify yourself.
Schmoutz’Cam go work inside stands before match. Camera go move around supporters, and when e stop for person, dat person must kiss their partner. Winners from previous contest go get chance to try Betclic Challenge at halftime. Dem go stand near penalty area and try to place ball on target at center circle to score points and win prizes.
Mascot and dancers go move around stadium before match, for Fanzone and Family-Zone Europa-Park. Special arrangements dey for people with disabilities or reduced mobility at entrances B, C, D-E & G with dedicated staff.
Transport wise, CTS go strengthen tram services for di match. Line A go get more trams to serve Krimmeri-Stade de la Meinau station on Avenue de Colmar. Line C go get three additional trams from northern branch of line B at Hœnheim Gare terminus to Gravière-Stade de la Meinau.
For parking, spaces provided by City of Strasbourg na only for VIP subscribers. Some spots reserve for people with disabilities on P1 and P2 parking, subject to availability with valid disabled parking card. Carpool spaces dey available through partner StadiumGO.
Authorities warn say parking for unauthorized places fit lead to 135 euro fine or even car tow. Dem advise fans to use train, tram, bus, or bicycle if possible. If car must use, park only for designated areas.
For di match itself, Strasbourg win di last league meeting 3-1 on April 4. But analysts like Pascal Dupraz predict tighter contest dis time. E say e see Racing qualifying but through penalty shootouts after draw at full time. No extra time dey for semi-finals before final.
Dupraz talk say Emegha return to form at right time for final sprint and e see am scoring tonight. Di player must cover for Panichelli wey get serious injury and take responsibility. Still, e say Nice go give Strasbourg strong challenge.
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