UEFA EURO 2016
France v Romania
Stade de France -St Denis
Paris, France
10 June 2016
The long awaited tournament in France was my first Euros following England as I bottled it in 2012 amidst safety concerns and high accommodation charges. Never again! The tournament would take place from 10 Jun to 10 Jul 16 starting with the Opening Match.
We really pushed the boat out for this one as we decided to go for CAT 1 tickets at 445 Euros each for the Opening Game of EURO 2016, France v Romania. A great experience but I vow never to spend that kind of money again for 90 minutes of entertainment, a promise I would later break.
Stade de France is the largest stadium in France with a capacity of 81,338. It would host the opening match and final, along with the following Group games: Germany v Poland, Republic of Ireland v Sweden and Iceland v Austria. During the Knockout phase it hosted 2 games: Italy v Spain (Round of 16) and France v Iceland (Quarter Final) and as already mentioned, Portugal v France in the Final.
France were the heavy favourites for
the opening game of Group A against an average Romanian side but made hard work of it, having to rely on a
wonder strike by Dimitri Payet in the 89th minute
to get the 2:1 victory.
Day 1: After a morning flight from Birmingham to Paris CDG and then negotiating the train strikes on the RER line B to central Paris, we eventually arrived at our digs
The boss is happy with the room so it's tickets and go!
The Hotel D'Win on Rue du Temple not too far from the 'Hotel de Ville' Metro stop.
Time was precious so we 'bee lined' to the Stade de France via the RER D Line. Luckily it was a normal service allowing us time for a beer at the Stade de France Metro station.
Outer security perimeter check completed
Sue made it through too
Entering the inner perimeter
No weapons or flares in my possession.
In with an hour to spare.
Romanian fans in yellow getting ready for David Guetta
The Opening Ceremony begins.
David Guetta lighting up Euro 16
Collecting Tourtel cups already!
Enjoying life in Cat 1
Romanians on the left
The French everywhere else, a great day to start the tournament off. Next stop Marseille!
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