A match pause at Cardiff City Stadium left fans confused as the announcer sought help for an injured referee during the game
Cardiff: So, there was this wild moment during the Cardiff City versus Coventry City match. It all kicked off when the referee, Geoff Eltringham, got injured in the 17th minute. The game just stopped, and fans were left scratching their heads.
It took a good five minutes before anyone even told the crowd what was happening. You could feel the confusion in the air. The fourth official, James Durkin, was getting ready to step in, but then it hit everyone—there was no one to replace him either!
Then, the stadium announcer made this unexpected plea over the PA system, asking if there were any qualified referees in the stands. Can you believe that? Talk about a unique situation!
After a bit of a wait, play finally resumed. Eltringham came back out wearing a long coat over his referee kit, ready to get back to it. What a day for football fans!
