Reds to play in Ukraine

Last updated : 04 August 2006 By Adam Bryant
UEFA are to make an official decision on the tie, to be held on 22/23 August, with Dynamo Kiev having already been approached to host the match.

"I was approached by people from the Israeli club and also Israel's ambassador in Ukraine, Naomi Ben-Ami, who asked if it would be possible to play the game in Kiev," said Dynamo president, Igor Surkis.


"I gave my provisional consent and said that security during the match would be guaranteed.

"The Ukrainian football federation have already been informed about our initial agreement, as any final decisions over the staging of the game must be taken by them and UEFA."