ANY chance of skilful football at Rivacre Park on Saturday in this UniBond Premier Division fixture proved impossible due to the strong gale-force winds, which increased in intensity as the first half wore on.
Ultimately, they resulted in the game being abandoned after just 36 minutes, as the match referee became increasingly concerned for the safety of both players and officials in the conditions.
The Motormen had the first opening, when a poor clearance by United keeper Downey fell at the feet of Nesbitt, who put his shot over the bar.
However, they played the majority of the remaining time restricted to their own half defending, with the visitors having the wind behind them.
Twice Brown screwed shots wide of the home goal while a thunderous 25-yard drive was tipped over by Motors keeper Dittmar.
But then the farcical conditions became even worse and referee Mr Pownall brought a halt to proceedings.
VAUXHALL: Dittmar, Spellman, McDermott, Robinson, Roberts, Porter, Nesbitt, Lawton, Fearns, Tomlinson, Cumiskey. Subs: Macauley, Parry, Peers.
