Japan alters Togo friendly venue due to bad pitch

by AP

Posted: 08.10.2009 at 9:54 AM

Read more: International, Japan, Togo, Bad Pitch, Oita, Sendai, Pro

TOKYO (AP) —Japan's home friendly against Togo in October has been switched to another venue because of a bad pitch.

The match was originally scheduled for the Kyushu Oil Dome in Oita, southern Japan, but problems with the playing surface forced the Oct. 14 game to be switched to Miyagi Stadium in Sendai, the Japan Football Association announced Monday.

Japan, which has qualified for next year's World Cup in South Africa, faces Scotland in Yokohama on Oct. 10 in the opening match of the three-team Kirin Cup tournament.

Barrington Broadcasting is a member of the AP Network.

Comments are the sole responsibility of the person posting them; they are not reflective of the views or opinions of Barrington Broadcasting, WACH, its directors or employees. If you believe a comment violates the Barrington Terms of Use, please flag it above.

Popular Stories

Arrest made in 'vicious beating' of teens in Richland County
WACH Fox News Center | Yesterday at 6:05 PM | 1 comment

SLED investigating deadly shooting involving West Columbia officer
Kara Durrette | Yesterday at 6:20 PM | 2 comments

USC football commit cites academics as factor
Brian McConchie | Yesterday at 10:40 PM

Follow Midlands Connect

Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below

submit

Special Features

MOJO Gallery

View and share your pictures from around the Midlands

MoneyWACH

Financial tips & tricks from Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union

Mission Midlands

A program from the Oliver Gospel Mission

Find it, click it, use it... your neighborhood business guide.

Latest Headlines

USC football commit cites academics as factor
The University of South Carolina football program has picked up a key recruit who says he chose the school not only for its athletics, but also its academics. But, what Arden Key said about the school is being interpreted different ways.
read more »
NASCAR driver turns himself in after arrest warrants issued
Daytona to get $400M facelift
Georgia radio hosts fired after mocking ex-NFL player with ALS
Gamecock football team earns sportsmanship awards
USC's Staley helping less fortunate get a foothold

Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands