NEW DELHI: The FIFA Under-17 World Cup semifinal between Brazil and England used to be on Monday shifted from Guwahati to Kolkata due to poor pitch conditions in the North-Eastern town, a building which will cause inconvenience to the 2 teams.
The fit, which used to be to be performed at the Indira Gandhi stadium at the Assam capital, will likely be held as scheduled on October 25 but at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
"Following a thorough assessment of the pitch conditions at Guwahati's Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, which has been affected by severe rainfall over the past few days, FIFA has decided to move the venue of the semi-final between England and Brazil to Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, where the match will kick off at 17:00hrs," the FIFA mentioned in a remark.
The change of venue will cause some inconvenience to the English and Brazillian teams as they had already landed in Guwahati. The two teams have been additionally scheduled to have training periods in Guwahati this night.
The pitch at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium used to be significantly affected all over the quarterfinal fit between Ghana and Mali on Saturday which used to be performed beneath incessant rain. The Assam capital has been experiencing rain for the closing four days, despite the fact that it relented a little bit as of late.
Rain stopped after light showers in the morning however the ground has been significantly broken. Ghana trainer Samuel Fabian had mentioned that the fit should have been postponed and performed on any other date after his aspect lost to Mali 1-2.
"Despite the great efforts by all involved parties, including the authorities of Guwahati, to preserve the pitch, FIFA has taken this decision following consultations with both teams in order to safeguard the players' health and to ensure the best playing conditions," the FIFA added.
The second semi-final on October 25, between Mali and Spain, will still kick off as deliberate at 2000hrs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Fans with a sound price tag for the semi-final in the beginning deliberate to happen in Guwahati will likely be entitled for money back.
All purchasable tickets for the rescheduled recreation in Kolkata will likely be priced at Rs 100 and made available on a first-come-first-served basis.
The authentic Guwahati ticket-holders would be required to hold on-line proof of acquire to the devoted price tag counter for Guwahati shoppers, should they commute to Kolkata. These tickets have additionally been priced at Rs 100.
FIFA and the Local Organising Committee mentioned it regretted that the fit needed to be shifted out of Guwahati.
"FIFA and the LOC regret that unforeseen circumstances have led to this decision, which will deprive football fans in Guwahati of this semi-final encounter. Both FIFA and the LOC would like to sincerely thank the city of Guwahati and the state government of Assam for their excellent cooperation throughout the competition."
The fit, which used to be to be performed at the Indira Gandhi stadium at the Assam capital, will likely be held as scheduled on October 25 but at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
"Following a thorough assessment of the pitch conditions at Guwahati's Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, which has been affected by severe rainfall over the past few days, FIFA has decided to move the venue of the semi-final between England and Brazil to Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, where the match will kick off at 17:00hrs," the FIFA mentioned in a remark.
The change of venue will cause some inconvenience to the English and Brazillian teams as they had already landed in Guwahati. The two teams have been additionally scheduled to have training periods in Guwahati this night.
The pitch at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium used to be significantly affected all over the quarterfinal fit between Ghana and Mali on Saturday which used to be performed beneath incessant rain. The Assam capital has been experiencing rain for the closing four days, despite the fact that it relented a little bit as of late.
Rain stopped after light showers in the morning however the ground has been significantly broken. Ghana trainer Samuel Fabian had mentioned that the fit should have been postponed and performed on any other date after his aspect lost to Mali 1-2.
"Despite the great efforts by all involved parties, including the authorities of Guwahati, to preserve the pitch, FIFA has taken this decision following consultations with both teams in order to safeguard the players' health and to ensure the best playing conditions," the FIFA added.
The second semi-final on October 25, between Mali and Spain, will still kick off as deliberate at 2000hrs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Fans with a sound price tag for the semi-final in the beginning deliberate to happen in Guwahati will likely be entitled for money back.
All purchasable tickets for the rescheduled recreation in Kolkata will likely be priced at Rs 100 and made available on a first-come-first-served basis.
The authentic Guwahati ticket-holders would be required to hold on-line proof of acquire to the devoted price tag counter for Guwahati shoppers, should they commute to Kolkata. These tickets have additionally been priced at Rs 100.
FIFA and the Local Organising Committee mentioned it regretted that the fit needed to be shifted out of Guwahati.
"FIFA and the LOC regret that unforeseen circumstances have led to this decision, which will deprive football fans in Guwahati of this semi-final encounter. Both FIFA and the LOC would like to sincerely thank the city of Guwahati and the state government of Assam for their excellent cooperation throughout the competition."
U-17 World Cup semis shifted from Guwahati to Kolkata
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