Arthur
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Controversy in the Vase at the weekend. Favourites South Shields played 2nd favourites and current holders Morpeth Town at South Shields.
South Shields had a man sent off just before half time with the game at 1-1. They took the lead in the second half but Morpeth came back to lead 2-4. Shortly after the 4th went in in the 82nd minute the flood lights failed. The ref gave it until 17:30 before abandoning the game.
Common sense to me suggests South Shields playing with a man less and two goals behind wouldn't be able to get back into the game in the 8 minutes remaining. The FA felt differently and have ordered the game to be replayed.
You've got to feel sorry for Morpeth.
In other news Crowborough SMASHED Eastbourne Town 6-0 and now keep the Sussex flag flying against Coleshill (Birmingham) in the last 16.
South Shields had a man sent off just before half time with the game at 1-1. They took the lead in the second half but Morpeth came back to lead 2-4. Shortly after the 4th went in in the 82nd minute the flood lights failed. The ref gave it until 17:30 before abandoning the game.
Common sense to me suggests South Shields playing with a man less and two goals behind wouldn't be able to get back into the game in the 8 minutes remaining. The FA felt differently and have ordered the game to be replayed.
You've got to feel sorry for Morpeth.
In other news Crowborough SMASHED Eastbourne Town 6-0 and now keep the Sussex flag flying against Coleshill (Birmingham) in the last 16.