Mr. Tatchakorn Hatthathayakul, Governor of Buriram Province Chaired the meeting to monitor the implementation of the prevention and control of the spread of coronavirus 2019 in the country and within Buriram Province In collaboration with relevant agencies At the meeting room 1, Buriram Provincial Public Health Office, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Buriram Province on January 20, 2021
The Governor of Buriram Province revealed that the meeting agreed to the Football Association of Thailand. Nominate Buriram Province It is the venue for the World Cup qualifying round for the second round of Asia, Group G, by holding a closed system competition. And taking measures to control COVID-19 Strict from the beginning During the competition period The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), which has set the World Cup qualifying round for Asia, Group G, the second round to be completed by June. But because of the COVID-19 infection Still spread in many areas around the world Including Thailand Competing member countries It is necessary to find a central field. For use in organizing competitions To find a team for the World Cup In the period between May 31 and June 15
Which the Football Association of Thailand Considered that Buriram Province is not in the area according to the list of provinces specified It is the highest and strict control area and Buriram has strict measures to prevent the epidemic of COVID-19 with appropriate infrastructure, airports, hotels, accommodation and facilities. And also used to host the Asian Football Championships Under the age of 23 at the Buriram United Football Stadium, it is suitable to be used as a center ground for the World Cup qualifying tournament in Asia, Group G, 2nd round.
While Mr. Patit Suphaphong Secretary General of the Football Association of Thailand Revealed about it that Football Association of Thailand In which the President of the Association gave a policy to prepare them first If the AFC Have a need We will have information to consider. The association is working on an official book to Buriram Province to prepare this matter.
However, now the AFC has sent a book to the Football Association of Thailand. In order to communicate and agree with the teams that are in the same group in the World Cup qualifying round before they can kick each other at home or not.
Under the terms of the competition must be completed by June, which, if not possible. It is likely that they will have to kick each other in a central field by giving any one nation that is ready to host Just like in the Asian club or the AFC Champions League hosted by Qatar, the AFC needs to answer this month. And if it is really necessary to find a neutral field It is expected that AFC. Will make inquiries to various nations in early February 2021
Mr Phathit said Buriram Province must be considered a suitable place if it is necessary to be the center of the competition. This is because it is easy to make a “bubble” or place that controls the race in the same area under the most convenient disease prevention measures. Consisting of travel, accommodation, and competition grounds Which these things are necessary to be within the same area And must be sufficient to accommodate athletes and officials Including disease control measures that will participate in all competitions
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