Lights go out at Newhaven as their match with Eastbourne United is abandoned

Eastbourne United's match at Newhaven was abandoned due to floodlight failure with Matt Crabb's men 1-0 up.
United boss Matt CrabbUnited boss Matt Crabb
United boss Matt Crabb

The lights went out in the 62nd minute with the side's separated by Sam Crabb's 42nd minute goal.

United were looking to follow-up their win against Saltdean United at the weekend with three points at the Trafalgar Ground.

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Frustrated United boss Crabb said: "I thought we had a very good chance [of winning the game], we were competing very well and looked like we was going to get a second at that certain time of play."

Speaking on the Saltdean win, Crabb said: "Saturday was very good for us, especially keeping a clean sheet and being resolute for 90 minutes. We should of scored more but I’m very happy with the 1-0 win."

United have Saturday off before facing AFC Uckfield Town at The Oval on Tuesday night.

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