Rotherham clash with Cardiff suspended with players taken off after pitch waterlogged in torrential rain

ROTHERHAM’S match with Cardiff was suspended with players taken off the waterlogged pitch.

The sides went into the break with Cardiff 1-0 up after Jaden Philogene opener.

Players were taken off due to the waterlogged pitchRexGround staff were trying to relieve some of the water from the pitchRexA further inspection is due to take placeRex

More importantly, the pitch was dry but by the time the players returned, it was completely waterlogged following torrential rain.

After just a few minutes, the referee took the sides off until the rain stopped.

Ground staff were hard at work to try and relieve some of the flooding on the grass.

The game is yet to resume with a further inspection set to take place at 4.45pm.

Rival fans took aim at the Championship ground for not standing up the pouring rain.

One said: “Rotherham fans should be embarrassed that their pitch can’t handle rain. Championship club.”

Another added: “Should he relegated for that. Joke for a Championship outfit.”

One joked: “Supposed to be a championship club and your pitch can’t handle some rain absolute joke.”

Another fumed: “What a joke of a club.”

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