Dynamo Kiev's Europa League last-32 first leg with Spanish outfit Valencia has been moved to Nicosia in Cyprus following safety concerns in the Ukraine capital.

UEFA met earlier this afternoon to discuss the possibility of moving the tie to a neutral ground, with the final decision confirming that Nicosia will host the European fixture.

Civil unrest in Kiev has led to safety concerns, but Valencia were reportedly prepared to travel to Ukraine with the squad waiting on a flight from Manises airport.

However, such fears have now been eased with UEFA taking into account the threat of more violence.