from www.the-afc.com

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup Match Day 5 Group G clash between Thailand’s Muang Thong United and Hong Kong’s South China has been moved to Phuket because of the political unrest in Bangkok.The match was originally scheduled for April 20 at Thunderdome Stadium in Muang Thong, Bangkok at 1830hrs local time.

The game will now be held at the Surakul Stadium in Phuket on April 20, 2010 with kick-off at 1830hrs local time.

The Hong Kong Football Association asked AFC for a change of venue because of the problems in the Thai capital.

The Thailand Football Association urged the AFC to keep the tie in Bangkok, offering the South China team maximum security.

It also said the Thunderdome Stadium was more than 20 kilometres away from the city centre and the route from Bangkok Airport to the Muang Thong did not pass the areas of unrest.

However, South China were restricted by the Outbound Travel Alert issued by the Hong Kong Government warning against travel to Bangkok.

As a result, the AFC accepted the Thai FA’s suggestion to stage the match in Phuket.

Both teams are in the running to qualify for the last 16 of the AFC Cup.

on tonight at 6pm and televised live on Siam Sport TV

Good oportunity to see a decent match in Phuket!!!

Best player for South China is N.7 ( Sorry but I do not remember the name )