BBC Sport commentator Steve Bower described the Altrincham vs Notts County FA Cup tie as one of the toughest of his 35-year career due to thick fog at Moss Lane ground.
Visibility was so poor that Bower could barely see the ball after the 60th minute, even struggling to distinguish which team had possession. He noted that viewers texted to say they couldn't see anything while he commentated.
Altrincham led 2-1 in the first half but Notts County equalised late to force extra-time, with the match eventually decided by penalties. Both managers, Martin Paterson and Neil Gibson, acknowledged the difficulty in assessing tactics as players resorted to short passes.
Colleagues Adam Hassell and Mark Stallard also struggled to describe the action, with Stallard comparing it to a 'spot-the-ball competition' and noting he couldn't see linesmen or players on the far side.
The game became a test of endurance for broadcasters, with Bower relying on crowd reactions during penalties and players reporting they couldn't see goals or corner flags from the centre circle. Bower called it 'very, very close to getting called off' and said it would 'live long in the memory'.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing