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Glen Williams

Cardiff City's game with Rotherham abandoned after 47 minutes due to 'unsafe pitch'

Cardiff City's relegation six-pointer against Rotherham United will have to be rearranged after the game at the New York Stadium was called off due to huge rainfall.

After a beautiful start to the day in Yorkshire, the 20-minute burst of rain at half-time rendered the pitch unplayable in the second half, after Cardiff had taken an early lead through Jaden Philogene. Referee Oliver Langford removed the players from the pitch after 47 minutes.

Just four ground staff made their way on to the pitch and attempted to mop the water off the surface, while being cheered on by the Bluebirds supporters, who felt their team had a good chance of earning a precious three points.

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