IT PROVED A disappointing afternoon for all in attendance at Genk’s Cristal Arena as the home side could only play out a tame scoreless draw with Anderlecht.
There may not have been much in the way of entertainment on the pitch but there was plenty off it.
During the first-half, cameras cut to a close-up of a group of nuns all sitting together and blessing themselves furiously – either with relief or in an attempt to muster up inspiration.
It seemed a sweet scene – five or six friends taking in some Sunday football action.
Then, during half-time, the camera had a bit more time to dedicate to the unique occurrence and we found out that there was quite an army of them!
We’re still not quite sure why the nuns were there but they certainly made an impression.
Maybe they should make a habit of it.
H/T @WillDowningComm
Shocking to think that they actually played a Munster minor game in dungarvan last night,the gaa have no interest in players welfare, it’s a case of play the game at all costs
It was shocking. Guys out with brushes were sweeping water off areas of the pitch. It’s so unfair on players and coaches to be judged on that. It pounded down with rain from 1pm yesterday and it was blatantly obvious the surface would be dreadful. Shame on the fixtures committee or whoever wouldn’t defer the match.
It is outrageous that last night’s game was allowed to go ahead. The weather isn’t too bad now but I’d say the pitch is in bits so can’t blame them for calling it off.