ORLANDO, Fla – The beginning of the Group F Membership World Cup conflict between South Korea’s Ulsan HD and African Champions League runners-up Mamelodi Sundowns was delayed seconds earlier than the groups had been because of kick off due to the specter of lightning.
The 2 groups had come out onto the pitch to begin their first match on the competitors, however as they had been able to kick off, French referee Clement Turpin took the groups off the pitch.
Spectators had been additionally informed to depart their seats and take shelter on the concourse across the Inter & Co Stadium.
Officers mentioned there was a risk of lightning though there was no accompanying rain however darkish cloud may very well be seen within the distance and the wind had picked up noticeably. The climate forecast had been for passing showers within the afternoon.
The match was scheduled for a 6 p.m. native time kickoff. REUTERS
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