Sunderland supporters have been left infuriated after their pre-season fixture with Rangers was postponed due to floodlight failure. The Black Cats were good value for their 1-0 lead at half-time and thee players were returning to the field for the second period when the floodlights went off along with all power inside the stadium.
Darkness descended on the stadium quickly and it was apparent that the second-half would not be able to start without floodlights. The Wearsiders had dominated the first half proceedings with Luke O'Nien putting Neil's side in front just before the half-hour from an Alex Pritchard set-piece.
There was a healthy contingent of Sunderland supporters who made the journey to Portugal and they'll be awaiting news about a possible replay or refund from the fixture. The Black Cats faithful were not pleased on social media after the lights appeared to come back on.
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Here's what Sunderland fans had to say about the incident:
@_JamesChallinor said: "Waited until the lights actually come on to abandon it?"
@Army_hub tweeted: "Why they wait to get the lights on then call it off?"
@76Skelly said: "Well I suppose that saves Rangers from further embarrassment. Haway the lads."
@APurcell92 said: "Wait 45 minutes for the floodlights to come back on, then cancel the game as soon as they start working. Top work lads."
@Gabenoble12 tweeted: "Players stood for 45 mins in the dark then game abandoned when lights finally come on, what."
@YankMackemKev said: "When’s the last time a team went from the third tier to Europe in 4 years…? I can tell you when it will happen next!"
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