France 1 South Korea 1 (and Ashes Tickets)

I decided to miss this game as it was far more important that I got up for 9am so I could sit at the laptop and try and buy some Ashes tickets as Cricket Australia were releasing another 14k today for the Sydney test to the general public, including outlets in England.

I managed to get up in time and log on but of course the website was jammed, and that was fifteen minutes before the release. After a few refreshes I entered the site. The thing is, you are only given 11 minutes or so before are thrown out again, to make way for someone else. My session threw me out a few seconds before 9am. After two or three minutes of constantly refreshing I suddenly found myself back in the site. I knew I had to be quick.....

To start with I tried for Day 2. It said there were tickets. I said I wanted 4. It told me there weren't any available. The site said there were more expensive seats available. I said I wanted 4. It told me there weren't any available.

I went for Day 1. It said there were tickets. I said I wanted 4. It told me there weren't any available. There weren't any more expensive seats available as well.

I went for Day 3. It said there were tickets. I said I wanted 4. It told me there weren't any available. You can see a pattern here. It wasn't looking good.

Anyway, I went for Day 4 and SUCCESS. I managed to get 4 tickets. Result. Ok, the test could already be over by then, or we may only see an hours play as the final wickets fall, but it's a risk worth taking. After all, if the test goes down to the wire it could be one of the most exciting sessions. And even if the series has already been decided it should be a nice way to spend a Friday, drinking beer in the sun.

Mikey - bring your hat! The seats are North facing.