Faro confirmed as venue for Gibraltar v Ireland

Gibraltar have confirmed that next September's home Euro 2016 qualifier with the Republic of Ireland will be played in Faro, Portugal, quashing speculation that the game would be moved to London.

The Gibraltar FA revealed problems it had with using the Estadio do Algarve in Portugal have been addressed and said it is now committed to playing all games in the group in the stadium.

"The two issues of concern regarding the continued use of the Estadio do Algarve have now been resolved to the GFA's satisfaction," a statement read.

"Concerns over VAT and other tax issues have been resolved following discussions with the Portuguese FA, Portuguese tax authorities and UEFA.

"Concerns over security arrangements have also been resolved after the GFA contracted a new security company to deal with security at the stadium on match-days.

"The new company performed satisfactorily during the recent match versus Georgia and the feedback received by the GFA from our supporters was very positive in that respect.

"Furthermore, the GFA had also received representations from the German, Irish and Scottish FAs on behalf of German, Irish and Scottish fans who had already booked flights and made accommodation arrangements in Portugal. The GFA will now provide those FAs with assurances that the matches will take place in Portugal.

"Given all these considerations, the GFA is content to continue using the Estadio do Algarve as our 'home' stadium, until such time as there is a stadium in Gibraltar which meets with UEFA's approval for the hosting of competitive international matches."

Gibraltar have already played Poland and Georgia in the near-empty stadium, suffering heavy defeats.

Ireland recorded a 7-0 win against the minnows at the Aviva Stadium with the return clash set for Friday 4 September 2015.

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