Waterford FC has confirmed that Friday's friendly match against Fleetwood United has been switched to The Sevens Stadium in Dubai.
The fixture was pencilled in to be played at the JA Sports Centre, the same venue for the victory over UAE Third Division side, The Green Herons.
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Waterford FC can confirm that Friday's friendly match against Fleetwood United will now take place at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai.
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A club statement read: "Waterford FC can confirm that the pre-season friendly match against Fleetwood United on Friday, 27 February, has changed venue.
"The match was originally planned to be played at the JA Sports Centre, however, now it has been moved to The Sevens Stadium – which is located on the E66 Dubai Al Ain road, easily accessible from all areas of Dubai.
"It is a 30-minute car journey from Dubai International Airport / Al Maktoum International Airport.
"The match will kick-off at 6:30 pm local time (2:30 pm GMT), with Waterford FC supporters who are based over in Dubai able to watch the action unfold in the club’s second game in the week-long training camp.
"We apologise for any inconvenience with this late change of venue."
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Danny Searle's side were comfortable 5-2 winners over The Green Herons in their first pre-season friendly match in Dubai.
Goals from Roland Idowu, Connor Parsons, Wassmim Aouchria and Giles Phillips saw off their opponents on Tuesday evening.
Searle will be hoping for the positive momentum within the camp to carry over to tomorrow's clash.
