Game at Portman Road suspended during torrential downpours

A game at Portman Road was suspended amid heavy rain on Tuesday <i>(Image: AFC Sudbury Women)</i>
A game at Portman Road was suspended amid heavy rain on Tuesday (Image: AFC Sudbury Women)

The Women's Suffolk FA Cup final was suspended at Portman Road during torrential downpours.

The game against AFC Sudbury Women and Stowupland Falcons was temporarly paused by officials on Tuesday night.

Videos posted on social media showed water gushing from the stadium roof onto the pitch and seats below.

After a short break the game resumed after the referee carried out a pitch inspection.

AFC Sudbury Women went onto win the game 11-1 with Alex Penny scoring a hat trick.