Supporters arrived at the ground early this morning waiting for the ticket office to open with around 4,000 tickets going on general sale.

Some fans had even resorted to an all-night vigil in order to avoid disappointment.

It is expected that all remaining tickets will be snapped up during the course of the day.

Adelaide United press officer Dom Rinaldo told au.fourfourtwo.com today: "It's quite amazing and you can just feel the excitement. This is the hottest ticket in town, so to speak and people are just going nuts about it.

"Let's just say I'm getting plenty of requests for tickets."

As debate surrounding the need for a new stadium in Adelaide rages on, there is no doubt that Hindmarsh's limited capacity is going to leave numerous fans disappointed.

"I think it's fair to say we'd have been able to fill it out three times over," said Rinaldo.

Around 17,000 supporters can be squeezed into Hindmarsh but it isn't just fans clamouring for tickets.

Media organisations from far and wide are requesting passes for the match.

Rinaldo said: "Japan, Korea, China all these countries are now on my mailing list. They want to know more about Adelaide United."

Rinaldo has been with United since day one and says interest and understanding in the club and in football has changed beyond all recognition.

He said: "I remember the first press conference where I had to suggest the questions (to journalists) because they didn't know who the players were.

"Then I'd send out reminders about press conferences. I don't do that any more.

"Look, everyone is just buzzing about what's happening."