The Euro 2024 clash between Germany and Denmark was quickly halted halfway by means of the first-half as an enormous storm hit Dortmund.
English referee Michael Oliver ordered each groups off the pitch after 34 minutes with lightning flashing over the Westfalenstadion as thunder boomed throughout the town on Saturday evening.
The final 16 tie was goalless when play was suspended. Drenched gamers from each side briefly watched on from the dugout earlier than heading for canopy contained in the dressing rooms.
With torrential rain falling, the stadium, dwelling to Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund, was left leaking with large waterfalls crashing by means of the roof onto supporters in attendance with hail stones additionally lashing down.
During the downpour, most followers sought shelter however a courageous few had been noticed singing within the rain.
Play was halted for round 20 minutes earlier than the inexperienced gentle was given for the knockout tie to renew.
Players from each side re-emerged for a short warm-up with the match recommencing simply earlier than 9pm BST.
Before the storm briefly wreaked havoc, Germany had been denied an early opener with Nico Schlotterbeck’s header dominated out by referee Oliver.
Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel made numerous key saves to maintain the competitors hosts at bay within the first interval, denying Kai Havertz with a header.
At the opposite finish, Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund handed up an enormous alternative to check Manuel Neuer within the German aim, blasting a poor effort into the aspect netting after capitalising on some slack defending.
Denmark virtually pounced on the counter late on within the half with Hojlund this time denied by the onrushing Neuer.
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