KL2017: FAM confirms Shah Alam Stadium as venue for football final

SHAH ALAM: The Shah Alam Stadium will host the final of the Kuala Lumpur Sea Games football competition between Malaysia and Thailand on Tuesday.

The FA of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed the venue in a statement released today.

The national body had initially intended to hold the final at the newly-refurbished National Stadium in Bukit Jalil if Malaysia reached the final.

"Youth and Sports Ministry chief secretary Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali chaired a coordination meeting at the Hilton Hotel, Petaling Jaya this morning where it was decided that the KL2017 football final between Malaysia and Thailand will be held at the Shah Alam Stadium on Tuesday," said the statement.

The match will kick-off at 8.45pm with tickets to be priced at RM21.20 (inclusive of GST).

Meanwhile, the bronze medal playoff between Myanmar and Indonesia will be held at the Selayang Stadium on Tuesday. Kick-off is set for 4.30pm.

Translated from Berita Harian

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