FC Vorskla vs Arsenal: Europa League match moved to Kyiv over security concerns as martial law is introduced in parts of Ukraine

FC Vorskla vs Arsenal: Europa League match moved to Kyiv over security concerns as martial law is introduced in parts of Ukraine
Arsenal’s Europa League match with FC Vorskla has been relocated from Poltava to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.UEFA’s Emergency Panel have taken the action after martial law was introduced in some regions of the country.Arsenal manager Unai Emery3
Arsenal manager Unai Emery
A statement read:A statement from UEFA read: “UEFA’s emergency panel has today taken the decision to relocate FC Vorskla’s UEFA Europa League group stage match against Arsenal FC from the city of Poltava, following the introduction of martial law into certain regions in Ukraine.“The match will now take place at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv on Thursday, November 29 at 1855CET (1755GMT). “UEFA will continue to monitor and assess the security situation in Ukraine in the coming days before making any decision on potentially relocating other matches.”Kiev’s Olimpiyskiy Stadium hosted the 2018 Champions League final in May, as well as the Euro 2012 final.Ukraine’s president has called for martial law to be imposed in the country due to escalating tensions with Russia, whose coastguards are accused of seizing three Ukrainian ships in Crimea on Sunday.Up to 500 Arsenal fans were expected to travel to the game in Poltava and now must make alternative arrangements.Arsenal have already sealed their place in the last 32 of the Europa League3
Arsenal have already sealed their place in the last 32 of the Europa League
Arsenal said in a statement on their website they were “currently working closely with UEFA and the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and welfare” of all Gunners fans travelling to the match and would provide further updates on match arrangements as soon as they had received confirmation from UEFA.The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said on its website: “Ukraine is imposing martial law in parts of the country from November 28 to December 27; increased security presence is likely in these areas; you should remain vigilant and follow the advice of local authorities.”The FCO has established a special Arsenal section on its website to keep supporters up to date with potential developments.Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during Arsenal’s first Group E game against Voskla PoltavaGetty3
Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during Arsenal’s first Group E game against Voskla Poltava
It stresses that while the trip should be trouble-free, fans should “be aware of the current political situation”.Arsenal are already through to the Europa League’s last 32 and will win the group with victory over a side they beat 4-2 in London in September.

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