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Here Come The Girls!


Thursday 28th November 2013




England fans are being urged to come down to Chesterfield FC's PROACT Stadium on Friday 29th November to be part of an exciting evening of women's football, as the England team will play their second match of the much-awaited UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship.

The game will kick off at 7pm and the Three Lions will play Austria.

The UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship is the pinnacle competition in Europe for this age group and the games will give the opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow.

The UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship is the pinnacle competition in Europe for this age group and the games will give the opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow.

And not only will there be a spectacular feast of the best women's football in store, from 5.30pm, fans are invited to take part in the FREE FA interactive fanzone, brought to you by Continental Tyres.

Games include batak boards, a speed cage, a target shoot inflatable plus a new trailer that houses digital stations and the FA WSL trophy, Cyprus Cup and FA WSL Continental Cup.

Fans will also have the chance to pose with the UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship trophy.

Charlotte Lade, one of the world's leading professional football freestylers, will be showing off her amazing football tricks and skillsCharlotte Lade, (left), one of the world's leading professional football freestylers, will be showing off her amazing football tricks and skills and fans can also meet some of their footballing heroes as England senior player Karen Carney, England Under-23 and Doncaster Rovers Belles striker, Millie Bright, and goalkeeper Nicola Hobbs, will be in the house to meet and greet the supporters, pass on top tips and talk about what it is like to play for England.

Chester The Fieldmouse and FA Women's Super League mascot Berry the Bear, will be in attendance and will be going head-to-head in a dance off. Staff from Derbyshire County FA will be on hand to provide information on local football opportunities.

To add to the enhanced fan experience, there will be prizes and giveaways from Continental Tyres and Lego Friends, tournament sponsors, and music, hair braiding and face painting, all of which will take place outside the stadium from 5.30pm. 

In addition, the England band will play at the game and will be sounding out their support for the Three Lions and adding to the England party atmosphere.

Tickets are available to this prestigious UEFA tournament and at a cost of only £3 for an adult, £1.50 for children and £1 for concessions, football fans can experience top class women's european football at an affordable price, right on their doorstep. All schools and youth clubs have been offered FREE tickets by The FA to enable youngsters in the local area to watch the best young female footballers in Europe and to come out to cheer on England.

OR - if you're quick - The Chesterfield Post in association with UEFA, are giving away 5 family tickets to tomorrow's game - CLICK HERE - BUT, you need to have your answers e-mailed to us by 7pm tonight, Thursday 28th November. Good luck!

 


 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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