Thanks to Etihad Airways, Principal Partner of Melbourne City FC, one lucky fan had their European summer dream come true at Saturday night’s blockbuster 5-1 win over Sydney FC.
At half-time, three passionate City fans stepped onto the pitch at AAMI Park to take part in the Etihad Football Challenge, and it was Chris, a proud foundation member of the Club, who earned himself two return flights from Melbourne to one of three breathtaking European destinations.
With 30 seconds on the clock, each contestant had their chance to fire home as many goals as possible through the Etihad Airways target board in front of goal.
Under the bright lights of AAMI Park, Chris held his nerve to net the most goals and claim the unforgettable prize.
“I was just so happy, it’s such a thrill, and such a thrill that this competition is even available,” Chris said. “I think I’ll be heading to Santorini.”
“To lock in Champions League qualification for next season is a must, and this is absolutely a cherry on top. I’ve been a member for 15 years, a foundation member, and this is brilliant.
“I would obviously like to thank Etihad Airways for putting up this promotion, Melbourne City for always looking after their fans, and also the other sponsors the Club has, it’s great to have their support as well.”
Chris now gets to choose between the whitewashed streets of Mykonos, the cliffside sunsets of Santorini, or the glamorous coastline of Nice, three dream destinations for the perfect European getaway.
A huge congratulations to Chris, and a big thank you to Etihad Airways for making this incredible experience possible.
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