It’s a call which match referee Martin Coy wouldn’t have taken lightly, given the many factors that would have been at play – including the 212 miles the majority of Pompey fans would have travelled to make it to Gresty Road.
However, there’s many out there who have already questioned the decision made following a 1.50pm pitch inspection, when the rain was beginning to ease, brighter skies were on the horizon and both clubs had faith in the playing surface.
Plenty have also questioned why a delayed kick-off wasn’t deemed an alternative to cancelling the fixture – a reasonable suggestion especially when looking at pictures of the pitch before and after the call was made.
Of course, images like these don t’tell the whole story and can’t replicate being there in person to witness the conditions at first-hand.
But there’s enough detail to at least put forward the theory that perhaps Mr Coy’s decision was taken too soon.
What do you think?
5. Before 5
The pitch doesn't look too bad from this shot - but still not good enough! Photo: Daniel Chesterton
6. Waiting on a decision
Nicky Cowley chats to Ronan Curtis and Ryan Tunnicliffe Photo: Daniel Chesterton
7. After 1
It's hard to spot a fault in the pitch from this this goalmouth angle. By this stage the rain had stopped - but the decision to cancel the game had already been made. Photo: Daniel Chesterton
8. After 2
With the rain now stopped and the groundsmen at Gresty Road working hard, there's little evidence of water on the pitch in the area in front of the Main Stand. Photo: Daniel Chesterton