Asia Cup to Go Ahead
By Matthew Jones
June 7 2003
Newcastle United WILL travel to Malaysia to take part in the Asia Cup next month as planned. There was a minor doubt, after the SARS virus, but the Premier League has confirmed that Newcastle will travel.
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The Premier League has confirmed that the planned Asia Cup in Malaysia next month will go ahead as planned.
There had been a minor doubt following the SARS virus outbreak but that has now been laid to rest and a Premier League and club delegation flew out on Friday night to make preparations for the tournament.
Newcastle, Chelsea, Birmingham and the Malaysian national team will take part in the tournament between 24 to 27 July.
The Magpies are due to open their campaign in the 86,500-capacity Bukit Jalil Stadium on the Thursday against Birmingham, while Chelsea take on Malaysia 24 hours later.
A third-fourth place play-off is scheduled for the Saturday with the final taking place on Sunday.