The FIFA Club World Cup match at MetLife Stadium saw disappointing attendance, with only 34,736 fans present for the game between Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund. This low turnout was attributed to the early kickoff time and the nature of club competitions, which lack the national fervor found in international matches. Dortmund's coach Niko Kovac noted that the atmosphere was challenging due to limited fan bases in attendance, emphasizing that a different game time could have potentially attracted more spectators. The event faced stark contrasts to previous matches with higher attendance figures.
The boisterous droves of Fluminense fans in the north end of MetLife Stadium were only amplified by the cavernous emptiness that surrounded them.
It's not easy [playing in this kind of atmosphere], Dortmund manager Niko Kovac told amNewYork.
Not even an attempt to drop ticket prices… could not provide a last-minute boost for a non-traditional noon ET kick-off.
I imagine that there will be more people watching the game without supporting the team if the time would be different.
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