Canberra World Cup bid gathers.

Belconnen beat Tuggeranong United 1-0 in ACT men's Premier League, Canberra City stunned Belconnen 1-0 in the Women's game yesterday, but the big news in town was the plans for World Cup 2018 to be held at TWO venues in Canberra!

Belco defender Lee Petrowkowsi scored the only a goal. But Tuggers keeper Brett Dickens saved the day on many many occasions.

Nearpost Reporter Russ Gibbs was unsighted for most of the first half, along with a hardy group of Tuggers fans who stood at the gate, amazed to see Belconnen charging $5 to watch the lads from Tuggeranong.

Who needs Fuelwatch when you've got Belco watch!

"Why should I pay $5 to watch the Tuggers boys when I can do it for free every other week?" whinged the Englishman.

Unfortunately the Nearpost matchday budget runs to $1 and Russ didn't have his press pass, so his report is seriously impaired. He had lots of talk of hitting posts, players having cross wires and the like as he peered through the gate!

Still like all good grounds around the World the gates open at half-time, to let the patrons out, and Russ was in for FREE!

He asked around why the charge.

A spokesman for Belconnen said, "We want to upgrade the ground for the 2018 World Cup. You know maybe another Stand, an Executive box or two. We think the $5 fee is about right."

Gibbs was stunned. He discussed it with the Tuggers Committee attending the game.

"We've got plans ourselves. We're hoping to get World Cup games at Kambah No. 2 Oval. It's perfectly located, close to the Parkway. You can just nip in your car and be in Sydney in 3 hours.

"Can you imagine Serbia v Ivory Coast at Number Two Oval. The Hyperdome would love it."

Gibbs even more stunned forked out $4 for a kranski, saw only one goal, and went home thoroughly miserable. But he'll bring his press pass next week, won't he!

Don't they know who you are Russ?