Portstewart clash with Ballyclare Comrades postponed due to International Duty

Battling for possession during the Portstewart FC vs Banbridge Town FC game at R KINGS Competition Stadium. WK45-26-29TMSP

placeholder image — Battling for possession during the Portstewart FC vs Banbridge Town FC game at R KINGS Competition Stadium. WK45-26-29TMSP

The National Conference League Competitions Committee has upheld Ballyclare Comrades' request to postpone the match due to International Duty, with Portstewart set to travel to Rosario this weekend in the next round of the League.

THE Seahawks were set to take on the Comrades tomorrow evening in the National Conference League Cup, but to due Ballyclare Comrades requesting the postponement under Rule 15, and the National Conference League Competitions Committee has upheld their request.

Rule 15 of the NCL League Cup entails International Duty. For Rule 15, the official NAFL Bye Laws states that:

“In the event of a club having two or more players, who have made an appearance in the National Conference League, National Conference League Cup, or Irish Cup, selected to represent their National Association representative team(s), in matches recognised by the FIFA International Calendar, they shall be permitted to request a postponement of their scheduled fixture during the period of release in respect of such International Duty. “

Portstewart have said that they are: “naturally disappointed with this decision, particularly with the preparations already made for the fixture and the challenges involved in travelling to Seaview.”

And that they “Will provide an update on the rearranged fixture once further details have been confirmed.”

But, in the meantime, Portstewart travel to Rosario this weekend (Saturday 14) in the next round of the League with all eyes on continuing their League leading form.