07 February 2011

High security alert for Azkals-Mongolia clash

BACOLOD, Philippines – Policemen and gov't troops in Negros Occidental will go on full alert starting Tuesday ahead of the football showdown between the Philippine Azkals and Mongolia on February 9.

More than 1,000 police officers and soldiers will be deployed inside and around the Panaad Park and Stadium, which will host the first leg of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup clash.

Bacolod City officials are also realigning vehicular traffic on roads leading to the stadium.

The North Road will be used by officials, players and VIPs, while ordinary football fans will have to use the South Road.

A pay-parking area is also being set up near the stadium.

Police, meanwhile, urged football fans to avoid bringing their children to the match.

Authorities will also ban bags inside the stadium. – Report from Marty Go, ABS-CBN News Negros

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