Saturday’s friendly against Fortuna Düsseldorf will now not have an additional 30 minutes following the initial 90.

The clubs initially planned to play extra-time regardless of the scoreline at full-time in order to give more players time on the pitch, however, this will not now happen. The game will be 90 minutes followed by a penalty shootout.

More than 13,000 supporters are expected to attend Fortuna’s first ever game at Portman Road, among them around 500 visiting supporters.

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Tommy_ITFC added 16:34 - Jul 25 This is after fans have paid the extra money for tickets and sorted out their transport?
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Doc_Albran added 16:44 - Jul 25 Not sure they charged extra on the grounds there would be extra time. Plus a penalty shootout can take up to 30 minutes to sort out anyway, so doubt anybody will be crying into their bovril over it!
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Denny32 added 17:20 - Jul 25 Has the novelty factor waned a bit surely you think more than 13000 attend .especially people That cannot get match tickets
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Cotton_eyed_joe added 17:26 - Jul 25 Denny - half the ground is closed hence only 13000 seats available
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trevski_s added 17:29 - Jul 25 @denny - I don't think full ticketing was available especially as parts of some of the stands are probably still closed off with any ongoing work
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 17:39 - Jul 25 I hope we make our Fortuna friends welcome (other than on the pitch, of course).
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Positive_Vibes added 18:04 - Jul 25 I’m disappointed that we’re not having the extra time. I paid for Town TV to watch the last game expecting the extra time and I bought a ticket for this match based on the extra time, so just a little disappointed. Hopefully all the new signings will play and would be a nice surprise if they were able to announce another one on Saturday.
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PortmanTerrorist added 18:44 - Jul 25 The fixture last Saturday was cut short, same this week. Must be a good reason but a bit cheeky esp if you have paid to watch all as has been mentioned. They should at least provide an explanation. Am unusual misstep by The Club
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heavyweight added 18:44 - Jul 25 Possibly an indication that we don't have as many in the squad as expected by this stage
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gosblue added 20:59 - Jul 25 I think I read that there were about 17000 tickets available. Still there are many teams that would love 13k during the season let alone a pre-season friendly in the middle of the holiday season.
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NottsTractor added 08:32 - Jul 26 Does anyone know if the fanzone will be open? Cheers
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