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Spain and Ireland agreed to watered the grass 

Spain and Ireland agreed to watered the grass

6.07.2012

Contrary to what happened before the match between Spain and Italy, which ended with score 1:1 La Fourier and selection of Ireland agreed about the the terrain of "Gdansk Arena" to be poured immediately before the first whistle.

After the match between "La Rocha" and "Squadra Azzurri" most of the players of Spain stated that it was unacceptable to played on such dry terrain. Later it became clear that Italy had refused irrigation systems to be put before the game.

UEFA rules is clear, the land can be watered only if both teams agree to perform this operation. As the sprinkling of the "green carpet" can be up to 75 minutes before the start of the match.

Guiding factors in the Irish selection said that they agree the terrain to be wet because their players are traditionally used to express to such courses.

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