Press release

[Begins]

Leicester Tigers beat Dan FC 3-0 in their first match in front of their home fans inside Welford Road.

A goalless first-half reflected a nervous opening, but goals from Sergej Seufert, Manuel Gruber and Musa Purcell gave Tigers a 3-0 victory.

Those in Green, Red and White have now moved up to 5th in the table, just three points behind fourth-placed Mark FC.

The opening day celebrations continued with a live performance from Queen of Magic.

[Quotes]

"Of course, the lads were nervous playing in front of their home fans for the first time, but they pulled through and it's nice to get those three points against one of the top teams. We're certainly in the mix now for the top four and those all-important Champions League spots for next season, and hey 12 points from the top! Nah, that's still a push but the goal is to win every match and see where we end up. The foundations are coming along nicely," boss Matt Gretton said.

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[Editors notes]

  • There will be an open press conference at Welford Road tonight [Sunday 16th June] at 9 pm. All media is welcome, the event should be complete by 9:15 pm.


[Team schedule - UK times]

  • Open press conference 9 pm
  • [17th June] Players depart Welford Road 2 pm
  • Depart Leicester Airport 3 pm
  • Arrive at Madrid airport at 5 pm
  • Travel to Hasty FC's stadium at 6 pm
  • Kick off v Hasty FC at 11 pm
  • Media duties 11.30pm
  • [18th June] Arrive at hotel in Madrid at 1 am