Morecambe's game at Notts County abandoned after freak downpour

Morecambe's game at Notts County was abandoned due to a freak downpour at Meadow Lane.
Michael Rose attempts to play a pass as the rain comes down at Meadow Lane. Picture: B&O PRESS PHOTOMichael Rose attempts to play a pass as the rain comes down at Meadow Lane. Picture: B&O PRESS PHOTO
Michael Rose attempts to play a pass as the rain comes down at Meadow Lane. Picture: B&O PRESS PHOTO

The League Two clash lasted just 11 minutes with torrential rain leaving the pitch unplayable.

Referee Dean Whitestone took the players from the field to see if the rain would ease but with puddles forming on the pitch all the time the official was left with no option but to abandon the match.