MediaCorpse to air "live" 4 World Cup matches

[Yukimura Sanada]

MediaCorp to air "live" 4 World Cup matches
Posted: 03 June 2010 1023 hrs
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SINGAPORE : MediaCorp will air "live" the four key matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup on MediaCorp's free-to-air Channel 5 and HD5.

This follows an agreement with SingTel and StarHub.

MediaCorp Channel 5 and HD5 will air "live" the opening match, two semi-final matches, and the final match, with next-day encores.

Telecast Details:
Opening (South Africa vs. Mexico)
June 11, Fri, 10pm ("live")
June 12, Sat, 11.30pm (encore)

Semi-Final 1
July 7, Wed, 2.30am ("live")
July 8, Thu, 12mn (encore)

Semi-Final 2
July 8, Thu, 2.30am ("live")
July 9, Fri, 12mn (encore)

Final
July 12, Mon, 2.30am ("live")
July 13, Tue, 12mn (encore)

- CNA/jy