Never seen conditions like it, says Alty's Kosylo

Altrincham winger Matty Kosylo says he has never played in conditions like those he experienced during his side's penalty shootout defeat by Notts County in the FA Cup. The 34-year-old has established himself as a fan-favourite since his move from AFC Fylde back in 2020 and has been a key part of his side's success so far this season, with Alty currently seventh in the National League. Saturday's narrow loss to League One Notts was played in heavy fog with many fans inside the ground, as well as those watching the match live on BBC Two, unable to see the ball from the second half of normal time onwards. "It started to come in more so in the second half but by the time I'd gone off in the 89th minute, I think the lads after me had it worse," Kosylo told BBC Radio 5 Live. "Where we were sat on the bench, our vision was seriously limited. As soon as it went to the other side of the pitch, we were guessing what was going on. "We're very proud of the lads and the effort they've put in. Taking it in those conditions in tight areas, and being brave to go forward and make passes in that weather, hats off to the boys." 'The worst conditions in my 35-year career' - commentating in the FA Cup fog The fans at the FA Cup game no-one could see With the match played on the Saturday evening closest to Bonfire Night, thick fog started to descend over Moss Lane at approximately 18:30 GMT, making it impossible to see one end from the other for the rest of the match. "I don't think the actual night helped, in terms of lots of bonfires in the area and firework shows going on," Kosylo added. "In terms of conditions, I don't think I've played in anything like that - in terms of losing vision of the pitch and the other players. "During the game, they missed a chance on 120 minutes. We'd seen the cross go in, but we just heard their fans not cheer, so we knew they'd missed but we didn't see they'd missed."