The EFL Championship match between Cardiff City and Coventry City was abandoned just 20 minutes before kick-off due to a shortage of officials. Referee Geoff Eltringham took the whistle, while James Durkin acted as fourth official. When Durkin moved to the middle of the field, there was no replacement fourth official available.
Referee Geoff Eltringham began the match with the whistle in hand while James Durkin took up fourth official duties.With Durkin now in the middle, there was no-one left to act as fourth official.Second EFL clash called off just 20 minutes before kick-off as wild weather wreaks havocA post from Cardiff's X account said: "A call has also gone out at CCS for a qualified fourth official to assist our new ref.
Cardiff's Callum O'Dowda floated in a deep cross from the left flank and it found the head of Cian Ashford, who had made a late run into the box.Jack Butland to miss Old Firm derby after hospital dash due to 'internal bleed'Ashford's header sailed into the direction of Robertson at the near post and he made no mistake from close range as he smashed a volley home.
It was the Australian's third league goal of the campaign and coincidentally his first since he scored against Coventry on November 30, with the clash ending in a 2-2 draw.Although Lampard's talk during the break in the first half may not have immediately resulted in an equaliser, his half-time chat certainly worked.Coventry striker Ellis Simms had barged his way into Cardiff's penalty area but had his shot deflected, only for it to land kindly in the path of Sakamoto.
Lampard's side were soon given a major advantage when Cardiff went down to 10 men shortly after Sakamoto's strike as Callum Robinson was sent off for an elbow. Despite having the extra man, Coventry were unable to find a way through Cardiff as the contest ended 1-1.
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