Manchester United have cancelled their match against an Indonesia All Star side after bomb blasts rocked two hotels in Jakarta.
Two bomb blasts ripped through the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels in Jakarta's business district, killing nine people and wounding dozens.
"It's a bit of a shock for all of us. We just got news of this when we landed," club manager Alex Ferguson said in Kuala Lumpur.
"There was no other solution as we had to safeguard our players. So it's the correct decision."
The club statement said United were disappointed at having to cancel the match.
"Following the explosions in Jakarta - one of which was at the hotel the team were due to stay in - and based on advice received, the directors have informed the Indonesian FA that the club cannot fulfil the fixture in Jakarta on the 2009 Asia tour," it read.
"We are deeply disappointed at not being able to visit Indonesia and thank the Indonesian FA and our fans for their support. Our thoughts go to all those affected by the blasts."
Via: Yahoo! Sport
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