Why has a Canberra soccer team been left in the dark when they've got lights towering over their home ground?
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There was a dramatic finish to a Capital Football premier league game when injury halted play just 17 minutes into the game.
The referee decided to abandon the game because by the time the ambulance came, there wasn't enough daylight left to finish.
The elephant in the room? The light towers high above McKellar Park which would have ensured the game could continue.
The problem is there has been complaints to the Belconnen Soccer Club about light pollution and it has caused mass confusion.
We also look at Canberra's best Olympic Games medal hopes as we mark 12 months to the event in Tokyo.
There's plenty of Canberra Raiders news and David Polkinghorne has an update on Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad's contract, plus the latest before the clash against Penrith.
The Brumbies are also making waves, asking fans whether they should officially return the "ACT" to their name and logo.
Listen to the Nosebleed Section for all the updates on Canberra sport.
Lucie Bertoldo
Lucie Bertoldo is a sports reporter for the Canberra Times.
Lucie Bertoldo is a sports reporter for the Canberra Times.
Chris Dutton
Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au
Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au
David Polkinghorne
Covering the Raiders, Cavalry, cycling and racing, plus everything else that involves sport in the ACT, for The Canberra Times. Basically I love sport and watching it is a full-time job. Email: david.polkinghorne@canberratimes.com.au
Covering the Raiders, Cavalry, cycling and racing, plus everything else that involves sport in the ACT, for The Canberra Times. Basically I love sport and watching it is a full-time job. Email: david.polkinghorne@canberratimes.com.au
