NOS Soccer•yesterday, 13:59•Modified yesterday, 15:47
Welcome to Dortmund: town turns orange
From left to proper, from west to east. Many followers wearing orange crossed the border with Germany right this moment to attend the semi-final of the European Championship between the Netherlands and England. The KNVB anticipated upfront that round 75,000 Orange followers can be current within the German metropolis.
Though there aren’t any official figures but, evidently there are additionally that many individuals within the get together. The Oranje fan stroll began simply after 16:30. Tens of 1000’s of Dutch individuals marched in the direction of the stadium.
Simply earlier than that, the Dutch loved the beer. In line with a fan, it’s a means to calm the nerves.
It’s clear that many days off have been taken to be there. “How typically does this occur?”, asks one supporter rhetorically. “After which additionally it is in Dortmund. A win-win scenario.”
Organized festivities in Dortmund
The festivities in Dortmund began at 13:00 at varied areas. A fan zone has been arrange at Friedensplatz. A number of artists will carry out there.
The environment reminds Rob Kemps (the person behind Snollebollekes) of King’s Day. “Am I in Dortmund, or am I in Amsterdam, Utrecht or Rotterdam?”, asks the musical Orange revelation of this EC.
Kemps himself comes up with a proof for the success of his music Left Proper. “The mass and the colour. After which the tremendous easy. These three components collectively are the facility.”
Snollebollekes explains the facility of Left Proper: ‘The lots and the color do quite a bit’
Soccer followers and not using a match ticket can watch the match in Westfalenpark. Actions and performances may even be held at this location from 1 p.m.
Many supporters have been there early to keep away from site visitors jams. “We now have a nervous one within the again, he wished to depart at 3:00 am,” says one of many Orange supporters. One other fan says she acquired up at 5:00 am. “Manner too early for me.”
Not everybody who went to Germany has tickets for the match. They select to expertise the match within the metropolis: “It is good to face on the sq..” Others should not solely early birds, but in addition fortunate ones, as a result of they’re there within the stadium.
Further checks by border police
The Dutch authorities warns of additional journey time as a result of the German police border controls performs due to the European Championship.
The journey recommendation emphasizes {that a} legitimate id doc (passport or ID card) have to be taken with you. “Please word: a Dutch driver’s license will not be thought-about an official id doc in Germany.”
It wasn’t simply the roads that have been busy, the trains have been additionally turning orange. “We left at 7:00. The crate is below the desk,” shouts a member of an enthusiastic group of Orange followers. “We’ll be there at 11:00, so we’ll verify in on the Airbnb and discover town.”
The followers are assured of an excellent consequence. “6-0”, one shouts. One other is extra modest. “A zero or 4. 4 instances Weghorst.”
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