Soccer: Cyclone forces Fury game to Gold Coast

Jean Carlos Solorzano of the Roar runs for the ball. Photo / Getty Images

The postponed A-League game between North Queensland Fury and Brisbane Roar will now be played next Tuesday on the Gold Coast.

The Fury home match was originally scheduled to be played on Saturday but was postponed due to tropical cyclone Yasi.

Storm damage and power supply problems in Townsville forced the FFA to shift the match to Skilled Park.

Fury CEO Rabieh Krayem said it was disappointing to not be able to play the last scheduled home match of the season in Townsville but safety was the priority.

"This change in venue means that some departing players won't have the send-off they deserve but the club is looking at options to allow this to still take place," Krayem said.

"We are currently looking to do something up here (in Townsville) on Wednesday February 16 after our Wellington game to recognise our supporters and corporate partners and, most importantly, for some of the players who aren't going to be with us next season to say goodbye, particularly Ufuk Talay."

Krayem also had a message for everyone affected by the cyclone: "You are not alone and the special spirit of people in the North will prevail in such times of adversity.

"Our thoughts are with everyone and together we will rebuild our patch of paradise and bounce back as we have done many times before."

- AAP