Football league bans matches at old stadium over safety issues
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The top national football league announced Friday it ...
The top national football league in South Korea has suspended matches at a stadium in Pohang due to safety concerns. The Korea Professional Football League (K League) has ordered Pohang Steelers to cancel their two remaining K League 1 home matches this month at the Pohang Steel Yard. The stadium, in use for 36 years, saw a piece of concrete fall from the ceiling during a match last Saturday, injuring a fan.
The injured supporter watched the remainder of the game elsewhere in the arena rather than seeking medical attention at a local hospital. The K League requested the team to find an alternative home venue for the upcoming matches, which Pohang failed to do. Consequently, the two games are now scheduled to be played at Bucheon 1995 and Gangwon FC respectively.
The league office has stated that the Steel Yard stadium will not host any matches until a comprehensive safety inspection is completed, and all necessary measures are taken to ensure a secure environment for all attendees. Additionally, Pohang Steelers have withdrawn their participation in the round of 16 match against Jinju Citizen FC in the Korea Cup tournament next week, citing safety as the primary concern.
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