“Interrupted because of the weather!” Such a news appeared at the Benfika Lisbon match with Auckland City, which was played in Florida. Before the actors returned to the lawn, 135 minutes passed. The Portuguese giant came in handy, with the interruption of amateurs from New Zealand, led only a goal. Then he scored five more goals.
In addition to this match, the duels of Mamelodi Sundowns – Ulsan Hyundai, Pachuca – Red Bull Salzburg and Palmeiras – Al Ahly were also interrupted. Players raced into the cabins, the fans were instructed to abandon the stands.
Such is the usual procedure for sports events in the United States in case of danger of storms. It is based on US football regulations, FIFA and the recommendations of the National Meteorological Service (NWS) of the United States.
Outdoor sports events in the country are suspended if there is a risk of lightning within 8 miles (approximately 13 kilometers). Once the protocol is activated, the evacuation of the playing area and the tribunes is evacuated. Viewers and players have to leave the free space and hide in a safe place.
The match can only be renewed after 30 minutes from the moment when a flash or thunder was recorded for the last time in a 13 -kilometer zone. If there is another lightning strike during this time, the time deduction will begin again.
This regulation makes it difficult to predict when the match will continue. Or whether it will continue. In the extreme case, the duel can be completely canceled. Fortunately, this has not yet happened during the MS clubs.
However, similar problems can be expected at the MS 2026. The tournament will be held on the American continent in a similar term (from 11 June to 19 July), ie at the time of the storm season…
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