Georgia match to take place at neutral venue

The World Cup 2010 qualifying match between Georgia and the Republic of Ireland scheduled for September 6 will take place at a neutral venue, FIFA have confirmed.

The Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Georgia on September 6 is to be switched to a neutral venue owing to security concerns in the wake of recent events in Georgia, FIFA have confirmed.

Football’s world governing body has taken the decision in the wake of the recent hostilities between Georgia and Russia over control of South Ossetia.