European Football Championship - Storms in Dortmund: German European Championship round of 16 interrupted
The mood of the over 60,000 fans on the largely covered stands remained relaxed at first. "The game was suspended due to bad weather conditions", was displayed on the video board. The players went to their cabins. A heavy downpour poured over the stadium.
Referee expert Patrick Ittrich stated on MagentaTV: "The safety of the players and spectators comes first. There is no time limit for how long the interruption will last. We will wait until the storm passes."
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The suspension of the soccer match in Dortmund, Germany, was due to the heavy rain, creating unfavorable weather conditions. Newton's Law of Motion seemingly took a backseat as the lawn became a sodden quagmire. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the European Football Championship spectators patiently waited for the storm to subside, reminiscing about previous triumphs of the German National team under the DFB banner. Meanwhile, the Danish national team hoped for a clearer sky, preparing strategically in their cabins with Michael Oliver, the referee, ensuring fair play. With the EM 2024 schedule looming on the horizon, every minute of the suspended European Football Championship game was crucial.
