BLACKBURN’s clash with Sheffield Wednesday has been abandoned after the pitch was left unplayable thanks to a huge downpour.
Officials halted the play around the hour mark and were making a decision as to whether they can clear the rain from the pitch at Ewood Park, leaving fans drenched in the stands.
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The referee was struggling to get a bounce out of the ballCredit: https://x.com/ChampionshpTalk
It was quite clear the conditions had become too muchCredit: https://x.com/ChampionshpTalk
After about 10 minutes delay, the decision was made to abandonCredit: https://x.com/ChampionshpTalk
Once Ruebyn Ricardo realised the ball could not bounce or roll properly on the sodden surface, the decision was made to call it an afternoon.
The home side were 1-0 up against troubled Wednesday after Yuki Ohashi gave them the lead in the 33rd minute.
Torrential rain has taken over Blackburn today and it looks set to be that way in the area for the next week at least.
Wednesday have been in trouble all season long and sit rock-bottom with just one win from their 19 games.
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They endured a points deduction after the club had gone into administration and sit -10 points at the foot of England’s second tier.
If a Championship match is called off due to severe weather conditions, the match is normally rearranged and Blackburn would lose their 1-0 lead.
So, maybe a bright spot for Wednesday in amongst a rainy afternoon.
