Jersey Bulls game called off after Curtis injury
Jersey Bulls' Combined Counties Premier South game at Abbey Rangers was called off after a serious leg injury to defender Harry Curtis.The Bulls player was hurt after a tackle shortly before half time in Tuesday night's match in Surrey.The islanders, who are second in the division, were 1-0 down when the game was brought to a halt.Jordan Ikala had put the hosts ahead midway through the first half after both sides had had chances to take the lead.Bulls remain three points off leaders Redhill with a game in hand - the Combined Counties League will decide on whether the game will be replayed at a later date.
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