Everton fc

Liverpool's clash with Chelsea was abandoned after just seven minutes because of a frozen pitch.

[Matt Beard told BBC Sport](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-boss-furious-after-players-26042507): "They said about the players slipping on several occasions. "I don't know why it took six or seven minutes to find out, it was frozen this morning, and frozen in warm up. The Football Association and WSL said the referee had initially deemed the pitch unplayable following an inspection at 9.30am but changed that decision after a second inspection before the players' warm-up, after a pitch cover and heaters had been used. [HERE](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/win-tickets-premier-league-womens-25899985) I'm gutted for our fans, they set off at 5am this morning. [The Blues](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-women) kicked off against West Ham an hour later than billed on Sunday to enable the pitch at Walton Hall Park to defrost and ensure the game could be played safely. That decision sparked frustration among players and fans alike, with many questioning why incidents of this nature are still happening in the top-flight of the women's game. Both players from both sides have slipped. I think all the clubs need to look inside and see if we can do better." "It is (frustrating)," Sorensen said, reflecting on Sunday's flurry of postponements. "I think overall it can be better but we also know that it’s not going to change tomorrow. Are we not?' because this pitch was frozen two days ago.