The opening weekend of the WPL was marred by a muddy and waterlogged field.
SINGAPORE – The Deloitte Women’s Premier League kicked off on March 9-10 to much fanfare and while off-field conditions have improved from the past seasons, another big issue has emerged to the anger and frustration of players, coaches and fans.
Albirex Niigata striker Lila Tan, 20, said: “It’s quite evident that the field is not in the best condition and it’s just not the most ideal for us. The pitch today was messy and muddy.”Albirex custodian Lutfiah Hannah, 23, said: “There tend to be bumps and when the ball hits them, it will go in another direction so it’s hard to be in the right position every single time.”
Still Aerion owner Simon Tan, whose side defeated Tanjong Pagar United 1-0 on March 10, added: “I personally feel that with a waterlogged pitch like that, the game shouldn’t even continue because it affects the playing quality, it wears the players down very easily.” Aside from WPL games, the stadium is also being used as a training venue for Albirex’s men’s and youth teams due to returfing of their home ground at Jurong East.
“ActiveSG Choa Chu Kang Stadium was chosen as the primary venue for WPL as it best fulfilled these considerations,” they said.
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