VIDEO It was no longer possible to play: Žilina’s match with Senica had to end prematurely – Športky.sk

SENICA – Friday’s match of the 16th round of the Fortuna football league between FK Senica and MŠK Žilina did not complete due to ineligible terrain. The main referee ended the duel prematurely after the first half at 1: 1.

The match in Senica has been affected by heavy snowfall since the beginning, it was played in difficult conditions. The home side put themselves ahead 1 – 0 after 16 minutes courtesy of a breakthrough from Egy Maulanu Vikri, who scored with a stunning volley following a cross from the right wing. During the half time, the field was completely snowed and the players did not even come to the field after it. Due to the state of the court, the referee decided to end the match prematurely. The clubs subsequently agreed to finish the second half on Tuesday, November 30 at 3 p.m.

The main arbiter of the meeting, Michal Smolák, stated that due to the deteriorating conditions, he had no choice but to stop the match. “The playing area became unfit for the game. It became dangerous for the players and I didn’t want to take responsibility. We wanted the match to end, but it didn’t work. I repeat, it would be dangerous and the playing area was unfit for the game, “ Smolák stated in the ÚLK press release.

“Pursuant to Article 70 of the Competition Rules and Article 16, letter ‘f’ of the Schedule managed by ÚLK, in this case the unfinished part of the match is completed. This means that the second half of the match of the 16th round of our league Senica Žilina. Both clubs have agreed on a new date, “ Michal Mertinyák, Executive Director of the Union of League Clubs (ÚLK), told the fortunaliga.sk website.

Votes after the match

Petr Pavlík, Captain Senice

Michal Smolák, the main referee of the meeting

Jakub Paur, captain of Žilina

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