A match between Portsmouth and Cheltenham Town was at risk of being abandoned after two officials were injured.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) August 21, 2023
A call was put out asking for anyone qualified to come forward.
A fan helped referee the final portion of the game.
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Portsmouth vs. Cheltenham:
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) August 19, 2023
Linesman pulls calf 🚑
4th Official replaces Linesman 🔄
4th Official pulls calf 🚑
Play 🛑
Tannoy Announcement for qualified refs in crowd 📣
Cheltenham go back to dressing room 🔙
A fan in Fred Perry top steps in 🌟
Fan puts on a pair of golden boots… pic.twitter.com/UJ2yUkIqnj
😳 Esto es INSÓLITO.
— Ataque Futbolero (@AtaqueFutbolero) August 20, 2023
En Portsmouth-Cheltenham (3ª de Inglaterra), el juez de línea se lesionó y fue reemplazado por el cuarto árbitro, que a los minutos salió ¡LESIONADO!
¿Qué hicieron? Buscaron a un hincha de la TRIBUNA para que se haga cargo.
Cine. 🚬pic.twitter.com/OK07dYIyj2
Julian Browning, A spectator in the Portsmouth vs. Cheltenham game was called up to take the role of linesman after the backup got injured and a request went out via the clubs PA system. 🤣
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 21, 2023
What a legend! 👏 pic.twitter.com/a1oJ2liYTP
INSÓLITO: Adepto teve de desenrascar
— Cabine Desportiva (@CabineSport) August 20, 2023
No Portsmouth-Cheltenham Town, um árbitro assistente lesionou-se, o quarto árbitro foi substitui-lo e também se lesionou...
Não restou outra alternativa ao árbitro principal senão pedir ao speaker do estádio um reforço inesperado. pic.twitter.com/8BJbjpYh56