Brentford’s clash with Tottenham postponed shortly before kick-off due to WATER PROBLEMS at Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford’s opening Premier League game against Tottenham was postponed due to sanitary problems in the ground preventing the game from starting.
The players had already emerged from the tunnel and were completing their pre-match formalities before the delay was announced.
No water ran into the ground, meaning the problem affected everyone at the Gtech Community Stadium on the first Premier League Sunday of the new season.
The toilets and kitchens were the immediate cause of concern as no water was coming from the taps in the venue, raising fears that the match could not start.
However, it was later believed it was safe to get play going, while Brentford attempted to urgently resolve the issue.
Brentford’s opening Premier League game against Tottenham was postponed due to sanitary problems at the ground
Players from Brentford and Tottenham had already appeared at kick-off before the problem was resolved
The problem was finally resolved less than 10 minutes into the game when normal service resumed and water began to reach the ground.
Confusion initially seemed to echo around the Bees’ home with Tottenham captain Son Heung-Min speaking to referee Robert Jones on the pitch.
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou held his arms outstretched as he saw his debut as manager in the Premier League put on hold.
Brentford players huddled on the pitch after being given extended time to finalize their game plan and tactics.
Supporters began to grow frustrated in the stands as they eagerly waited for the new Premier League season to come to life before officials were cleared to begin.
The initial problem prevented water from entering the Gtech Community Stadium