FIFA: U-17 World Cup spectators exceed 400,000
FIFA: U-17 World Cup spectators exceed 400,000
19:28, November 02, 2009 
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The ongoing Under-17 World Cup have attracted over 400,000 soccer fans, soccer's world governing body FIFA said.
FIFA said on its website that 416,399 spectators watched the 32 matches so far played at the tournament which runs through Nov. 15.
The figure indicated that the eventual attendance may surpass that of the last edition in South Korea, where saw 434,067 fans making appearances in the 52 matches two years ago.
"Peru 2005' recorded 551,817 spectators in the 32 matches where a total of 86 goals were scored," FIFA said.
The 2007 edition had a total of 165 goals scored in the 52 matches while 111 goals were scored in the 32 matches played in Peru in 2005.
The number of participating teams rose from 16 to 24 in 2007.
Source: Xinhua
FIFA said on its website that 416,399 spectators watched the 32 matches so far played at the tournament which runs through Nov. 15.
The figure indicated that the eventual attendance may surpass that of the last edition in South Korea, where saw 434,067 fans making appearances in the 52 matches two years ago.
"Peru 2005' recorded 551,817 spectators in the 32 matches where a total of 86 goals were scored," FIFA said.
The 2007 edition had a total of 165 goals scored in the 52 matches while 111 goals were scored in the 32 matches played in Peru in 2005.
The number of participating teams rose from 16 to 24 in 2007.
Source: Xinhua
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