Time is short today, so the weekly stadium spotlight series takes a brief look at a stadium
that has a considerable transformation planned for it.
In May, the twelve host cities for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil were announced. One of
the winning bids was Fortaleza, the state capital of Ceará in Northeastern Brazil.
Donbass Arena opened on August 29th, 2009, and this week will host its first international and
one of the biggest game's in Ukraine's history: the second-leg of their World Cup 2010 qualifier
playoff against Greece. Ukraine are in great shape to qualify after a 0-0 draw in Athens this
weekend.
The game could be taking place in no more beautiful setting.
The league authority would have a lot to answer and convince the large number of dwindling local
football supporters over the decision to admit another foreign club into the foray.
"Having foreign teams in the league would add colours and help to boast the standard of play in the
league." as what the league authority used to rationale the largely unpopular move, especially
among those remnant fans of those "sit-out" clubs like Tanjong Pagar United, Jurong FC and
Sembawang Rangers.
Chinese Super League Beijing Guaon are just one of a handful of sides who have expressed an
interest in joining next season's SLeague. Another CSL side, Chengdu Blades, are also believed to
be interested in entering a team in Singapore.
Three Chinese clubs have previously played in the league and the results have been less than
flattering.
