CHRIS COLEMAN’S side Atromitos dug a trench on one of the goal lines in an attempt to play their game against AEK Athens.
An issue was identified with one set of goalposts being too small.
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Coleman’s wife Charlotte claimed the goal’s frame was one centimetre short.
But a fan suggested the goal was 5-7cm shorter than regulation, leading Atromitos to try and remedy the situation.
A trench was dug along the goal line and filled in to create some extra inches.
But the groundsmens’ efforts were in vain as the match was called off.
A Greek court will reportedly decide whether the match will be rescheduled or whether AEK Athens will be awarded the points.
A win would have moved them to the top of the table with Atromitos seventh.
It is not the first time this season that the size of a goal has led to a dispute, with one Wigan goal two inches bigger than the permitted eight feet in a match against Cardiff.
Hull’s clash with Birmingham in October was also delayed for the same reason, with officials having to saw off part of the goalposts to make it the correct height.
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In September Ajax Women had to change one of their goals ahead of a clash against Arsenal.
Officials spotted one crossbar was 10cm too low and it was amended ahead of kick-off.