Germany-Denmark clash suspended due to torrential rain and thunder storm

Germany’s Euro 2024 knockout tie with Denmark was suspended after 35 minutes due to thunder and lightning in Dortmund.

English referee Michael Oliver stopped the action and took the players off the field of play with the game 0-0.

As torrential rain fell at the Westfalenstadion, both sets of players stood at the edge of the pitch for a few moments before being led into the dressing rooms.

The round-of-16 tie began in good weather, but conditions changed as the contest went past the half-hour mark.

Loud thunder bangs, lightning, heavy rain and hailstones arrived as both sets of supporters tried to protect themselves under makeshift covers.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, speaking on ITV, said: “I’m surprised it took it that long to get them off actually because there’s been some pretty nasty incidents with it.”