Sydney FC wishes to make the following update regarding the #SydneyDerby to be held at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium tomorrow afternoon (kick off 5pm AEDT).
“Due to the extreme weather conditions we are currently experiencing, and the predicted forecast for more torrential rain, the match officials, representatives from the FFA, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium and Sydney FC will conduct a pitch inspection on Saturday morning.
“Following the inspection a decision will be announced to all stakeholders in regards to the match scheduled to kick off at 5pm AEDT.”
Maybe I’m blind/mad, but I was sure I noticed puddles of water (assumed from sprinklers) in the opening 20 mins v Brisbane last round. If I have not yet lost all faculties, then jubilee does not have great drainage and this rain will be too much for the pitch.
Just started raining now where I am near the CBD, but honestly looks temporary and isn’t that heavy. I think if they’re basing the decision on a pitch inspection at 10:30 or so, it’s hard to see them calling it off.
I live about 4km from Kogarah, and it’s been raining somewhat heavy since 9am. If it continues like this till the inspection I’d say it’ll get called off.
Yeah and the worst part of that is ‘moderate’ yellow. If the pitch really can’t handle moderate rain for a day or two then just add it to the list of reasons why we need to get back to the SFS asap.
Still chucking it down here in the Shire, and has been for the past hour or two.
I really can’t see Jubilee sustaining this much rain and still being playable.
(Then again, the home derby in 17/18 at Allianz (25 Feb 2018) was even heavier rain all day, and I never thought that would go ahead either. I’m pretty sure there was a bit of lightning that day too).
