Sebastopol Vikings endured a “bizarre” turn of events in its Football Federation state league four west match as Newmarket Phoenix refused to return to the field for the second half.
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After allegedly taking to the field 14 minutes late, Newmarket Phoenix conceded three goals in the first 15 minutes.
The Vikings took a 5-0 lead into the main change as play got aggressive late in the opening period.
Sebastopol were then informed that the visitors would not return to the field.
Coach Corey Smith was seething at the display.
“It was the most disgusting, unprofessional, unethical and disrespectful thing I’ve ever seen in my time in football,” Smith said.
Clarity on the situation will be sought early in the week.
