Source : ABC NEWS
Central Coast’s home A-League Women elimination final against Canberra United has been postponed after torrential rain left the pitch in Gosford waterlogged.
The fourth-placed Mariners were due to host Canberra at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
But the pitch was deemed unplayable, forcing the game’s postponement until Monday evening, provided the playing surface is up to scratch by then.
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“The Australian Professional Leagues (APL), alongside participating clubs, has had to make the decision to postpone today’s A-League Women elimination final between the Central Coast Mariners and Canberra United,” the APL said in a statement.
“Following extensive rain in Gosford in the last 24 hours, and up to 50mm of rain still to fall today, the waterlogged pitch has been deemed unplayable.
“The match will be rescheduled to tomorrow night (Monday 28 April), kick off 6pm AEST, following a further pitch inspection in the morning.”
Third-placed Adelaide United host sixth-placed Western United at Coopers Stadium on Sunday afternoon in the other elimination final.
The highest-ranked qualifier from the two elimination finals will face second-placed Melbourne Victory in a two-legged semi-final.
The lowest-ranked qualifier has the unenviable task of taking on unbeaten premiers Melbourne City across two legs in the other semi-final.
City were presented with the Premier’s Plate on Saturday night.
AAP
