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11-10-2004, 05:55 PM
Uefa approves artificial pitches
Uefa president Johansson has given plstic pitches the green light
Uefa says it will allow European matches to be played on artificial pitches from the start of next season.
European football's governing body made the decision at a meeting of its Executive Committee on Wednesday.
Uefa explained that the move "follows comprehensive studies into the sporting and medical aspects of using artificial playing surfaces."
They can be used subject to complying with Uefa quality criteria but there use will not be made obligatory.
Uefa president Johansson has given plstic pitches the green light
Uefa says it will allow European matches to be played on artificial pitches from the start of next season.
European football's governing body made the decision at a meeting of its Executive Committee on Wednesday.
Uefa explained that the move "follows comprehensive studies into the sporting and medical aspects of using artificial playing surfaces."
They can be used subject to complying with Uefa quality criteria but there use will not be made obligatory.