Rotherham vs Cardiff City

Rotherham United and Cardiff City will have to lock horns once again in their Sky Bet Championship survival six-pointer after the AESSEAL New York Stadium pitch ...

O’Dowda made a marauding run from deep – and with no Rotherham challenge – the ball was played to the right flank. Following a lengthy delay, the referee came onto the pitch for two inspections with both managers, Taylor and his Cardiff counterpart, Sabri Lamouchi but with no improvement in the state of the playing surface, the referee – with consulation from the EFL - finally called time on the game at 4.56pm. The game restarted – with Taylor making a further double change – in the shape of Peter Kioso and Georgie Kelly – but with the downpour getting heavier, the referee brought the two captains together before deciding to temporarily suspend play with 48 minutes on the clock. A cross was dinked to the far post whereby Viktor Johansson was backtracking nervously, and the Swedish stopper was unable to parry the ball to safety and O’Dowda appeared to nod the ball back to Philogene, who had the simple task of tapping the ball into the unguarded net from close range. The Millers fans were in full voice prior to kick off and they were soon off their seats when Chiedozie Ogbene showed fleet of foot to force a corner from Callum O’Dowda, but the pressure was released on the visitors from the resultant set-piece. The clash was postponed with just 48 minutes on the clock - with the Bluebirds leading thanks to Jaden Philogene’s first-half strike - following a series of inspections by the referee and both sets of managers.

ROTHERHAM'S match with Cardiff was POSTPONED due to a waterlogged pitch.The sides went into the break with Cardiff 1-0 up after Jaden Philogene opener.

[Rotherham ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1225969/rotherham-united/)confirmed the match was officially called off. [Championship ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/championship/)ground for not standing up the pouring rain. [BETTING SPECIAL - BEST FOOTBALL BETTING SITES IN THE UK](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20574123/best-football-betting-sites/) [Cardiff ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1953536/cardiff-city/)1-0 up after Jaden Philogene's opener.

Referee Oliver Longford took the players off the field three minutes after half timeRotherham's match with Cardiff City was abandoned in the 47th minute ...

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The Bluebirds travelled to Yorkshire to take on the Millers in their final Championship game before the international break.

Philogene with a lovely ball to release Kaba down the left. Throw-in to City high up the pitch. He's had a terrific start to the game. He has only the keeper to beat - but makes a mess of it. Cardiff's players are lurking on the edge of the tunnel. Cardiff break and Kaba plays in Ojo.

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All told, Cardiff have slipped to defeat in just two of their last six, en route to a none-too-shabby 10 points from 18. This run includes wins over all of Birmingham City, Reading and Bristol City, as well as, last time out, a credible share of the spoils at the expense of in-form West Bromwich Albion. Equally desperate to emerge from the New York Stadium with something to show for their efforts, though, will be visitors Cardiff City. Rotherham, as a result, find themselves sitting in a lowly 20th in the Championship table, just five points clear of the drop zone. Safe to say, then, that a return to winning ways would come as an altogether welcome one for Taylor and co. Another disappointing showing, however, ultimately culminated in Hakeem Odoffin’s first-half finish proving little more than a consolation, en route to a 2-1 loss.

Rotherham ground staff have been slammed while sprinklers come on during the pitch inspection before abandonment of the Cardiff match.

We will go on to loose now in the replay No effort from the ground staff at the club. Should be investigated no effort made to get water off pitch and can’t meet FA Rule and Regulations for the drainage of water. @Big_Gesus: Embarrassment at this level. Ground staff seemed to have put as little effort as possible into trying to clear the water from the pitch and clear lack of decent drainage. @CallumJ_1927: Push for the 3 points. “Another announcement: “This match is.. This is a massive game. “I’ve got to say, this is pretty bloody poor. The players couldn’t even kick the ball. Meanwhile, Glen Williams of WalesOnline, tweeted: “The two captains are spoken to by the referee. [March 18, 2023]

Sky Bet Championship match between Rotherham and Cardiff City at the New York Stadium was called off due to an unplayable pitch after a half-time downpour; ...

It was still a couple of inches deep in the middle. He added: "It was still unplayable right in the middle. The ball was getting stuck and it was only a matter of time before a decision was made. On the first half, Taylor said: "They were better in the first half. It hit the ground and within minutes of the second half being under way the referee made the right decision to take the players off the pitch. It was incredible and it wasn't forecasted.

Rotherham United and Cardiff City will have to lock horns once again in their Sky Bet Championship survival six-pointer after the AESSEAL New York Stadium pitch ...

O’Dowda made a marauding run from deep – and with no Rotherham challenge – the ball was played to the right flank. Following a lengthy delay, the referee came onto the pitch for two inspections with both managers, Taylor and his Cardiff counterpart, Sabri Lamouchi but with no improvement in the state of the playing surface, the referee – with consulation from the EFL - finally called time on the game at 4.56pm. The game restarted – with Taylor making a further double change – in the shape of Peter Kioso and Georgie Kelly – but with the downpour getting heavier, the referee brought the two captains together before deciding to temporarily suspend play with 48 minutes on the clock. A cross was dinked to the far post whereby Viktor Johansson was backtracking nervously, and the Swedish stopper was unable to parry the ball to safety and O’Dowda appeared to nod the ball back to Philogene, who had the simple task of tapping the ball into the unguarded net from close range. The Millers fans were in full voice prior to kick off and they were soon off their seats when Chiedozie Ogbene showed fleet of foot to force a corner from Callum O’Dowda, but the pressure was released on the visitors from the resultant set-piece. The clash was postponed with just 48 minutes on the clock - with the Bluebirds leading thanks to Jaden Philogene’s first-half strike - following a series of inspections by the referee and both sets of managers.

Eagle eyed iFollow viewers spotted a Rotherham United groundsman 'dragging the water back onto the pitch' as the Millers game against Cardiff City was ...

@OfficialRUFC should be deducted points for failing to do their utmost to ensure the game is completed……. One Cardiff fan tweeted directly at the EFL, writing: "1-0 up and they’re doing this to ensure it gets called off, sort it out" with another adding: "This individual needs to be sacked! But fans watching the game on iFollow spotted a Rotherham groundsman dragging water back onto the pitch, leading to conspiracy theories that the Millers wanted the game called off due to being down 1-0 to the Bluebirds.