Game at Portman Road suspended during torrential downpours
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.
This is the state of play here at Portman Road where play has been suspended… for now. pic.twitter.com/gyo90bltGu
— AFC Sudbury Women (@AFCSudburyWomen) May 21, 2024
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.