The Munster Football Association have announced that Turner's Cross Stadium will be closed for an indefinite period of time.
The playing surface at the home of Cork City Football Club suffered severe damage during their 3-0 victory over local rivals Cobh Ramblers last Friday night due to the wet conditions.
City’s Women’s team were due to play at the Cross this Saturday afternoon against DLR Waves while the Men's side were scheduled to host Longford Town on Friday the 19th of April and then Finn Harps the following week.
City have yet to comment on the following statement that was released by the M.F.A on Monday night.
“Following a meeting of the Munster Football Association Executive it has been decided that Turner's Cross will be closed indefinitely.
“Unfortunately we have had to make this decision in conjunction with and on the advice of our pitch contractors following the League of Ireland fixture that took place on Friday night last where extensive areas of the pitch have been severely damaged.
“We wish to ensure all affected parties that while there is a period of extensive works needed we endeavour to have the Turners Cross pitch restored and playable as soon as possible.”
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