Can a bad weather stop a soccer match? Probably yes, probably no, but Friday’s world cup qualifier between Costa Rica and America could have been stopped due to heavy snow and bad weather conditions, as claimed by Costa Rica. Snowstorm made its influence on the game and match was more looking like an Ice football rather a normal football match which Costa Rica lost by 1-0. Now, the losing team has officially filed a complaint to supreme governing body and asked for a replay citing the bad climate conditions out there. It has also submitted supportive documents including pictures and videos that show how difficult playing conditions were there. The football association claimed that heavy snow on the field made sidelines and markings almost invisible while players’ health was also compromised by the ground staff. Moreover, snow-clearing personnel entered into the playground without authority which made its players feel unconformable and diverted from the game. Costa Rican … [Read more...]
Poland vs. England match to be played under closed roof
VS. The original world cup qualifier England vs. Poland match has been postponed for around 20 hours because of waterlogged pitch, and now, FA has confirmed that match could be played under closed roof’s atmosphere even if there is a bright sunshine everywhere in Warsaw! The decision for rescheduled match has already meant lots of troubles to fans from both sides, especially English fans who came along with their team to watch this match on Tuesday itself. Earlier, match could not kick off due to heavy water logging on the playground, and after examination, it was decided to postpone it rather cancelling altogether. Though, the roof was opened in-between to get the fresh air and let logged water dried out as early as possible. The decision for playing it under closed roof was taken by three coaches: Ray Lewington, Gary Neville and Dave Watson in a meeting arranged in the National Stadium. Earlier, ground officials had already described the playing conditions on the field as “no … [Read more...]