Brisbane Roar and Central Coast’s pre-season preparations has been hampered after their friendly on Saturday was called off due to inclement weather.
Rain lashed Spencer Park in the Brisbane suburb of Newmarket on Saturday, leaving large puddles on the surface, with 3pm kick-off initially delayed for 20 minutes.
The kick-off was pushed back a further 40 minutes, before the decision was eventually made to abandon the match, despite a healthy crowd in attendance.
I'm actually not sure if they're going to play. Pitch is pretty much flooded @CCMariners @brisbaneroar pic.twitter.com/iKtBBsS3rL
— Buzz (@Buzz7_) September 10, 2016
Both clubs were knocked out of the FFA Cup in the Round of 32, meaning the abandonment is a setback to their A-League preparations.
Brisbane host Melbourne Victory in the opening fixture of the A-League season on Friday 7 October. The Mariners are away to Perth.
It's pouring in QLD, kick-off has been delayed by 20 minutes against @brisbaneroar. 3:20pm is amended time #CCMFC pic.twitter.com/bkGSIC0B6f
— #CCMFC (@CCMariners) September 10, 2016
Brisbane aren't scheduled to play again for a fortnight against an NPL Queensland Under-23 Select side.
The Mariners are due to face Wellington Phoenix next Saturday at Knox Grammar.
Biggest cheer of the day! #GoRoar pic.twitter.com/ofGur9FwRf
— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) September 10, 2016
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