Russia's football union chief has asked UEFA to switch the venue of Russia's Euro 2004 qualifier with Georgia to a neutral venue because of instability in the former Soviet republic.
Football Union (RFU) Secretary General Vladimir Radionov told ITAR-TASS that he was also concerned about the crowd trouble which marred Georgia's Saturday match with Ireland.
At the game, won by Ireland 2-1, midfielder Kevin Kilbane was struck by an open pen-knife thrown from the crowd.
"We decided to ask UEFA again to switch our 2004 European qualifier with Georgia to a neutral venue," Radionov said. "It's just impossible to play official matches in such conditions."
This marks the second official Russian request to play the Georgia match, scheduled for April 30, on a neutral ground.
The RFU first asked UEFA to move the game after the two team's Group 10 clash on October 12 was interrupted when the Tbilisi Lokomotiv arena's floodlights went out.
Saturday's qualifier between Georgia and Ireland was marred by the outbreaks of violence.
During the game, Gary Breen was hit by a ball bearing, Damien Duff was struck by a plastic drinks bottle and a glass vodka bottle smashed against Shay Given's post.
European football's governing body UEFA yesterday confirmed they will be opening an inquiry into the incidents at Tbilisi stadium during the 2004 qualifier.