Rainy Kickoff: Germany vs Portugal's Nations League Semi-final Delayed
Torrential Hail Disrupts DFB Game Against Portugal, Postponement Ensues - Inclement weather disrupts DFB match against Portugal: Match postponed due to thunderstorm and hail
Get your raincoats ready, footie fans! The Nations League semi-final encounter between Germany and Portugal, set to take place at the Munich Allianz Arena, will now commence at 9:10 PM, thanks to a storm rolling in. The spectators were informed of the schedule adjustment.
The German goalkeepers temporarily halted their warm-up for the match due to the tempestuous weather with hailstones the size of marbles. They scurried for cover before resuming their preparations.
Both teams began warming up at 8:30 PM, an half hour before the initial kick-off.
Stormy Spectators Seek Shelter
Spectators scrambled to find cover from the downpour, draping themselves with trench coats and rain slickers, or ducking into dry spots.
Despite weather warnings predicting severe storms in Southern Germany, the Nations League match will push through. The UEFA (European Football Union) keeps a close eye on the weather situation, together with local authorities. It's a good idea for Allianz Arena spectators to come prepared with rain ponchos or jackets.
Meteorological predictions suggest heavy storms, gusts, and torrential rain will batter Bavaria on Wednesday, reaching a peak between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Hailstones up to 5 centimeters in diameter are possible. Check out our live storm maps to keep up-to-date on the stormy action.
- Nations League
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- Germany
- Portugal
- Football National Team
- Allianz Arena
- Severe Storms
- The UEFA Football Union, in collaboration with local authorities, urges spectators at the Allianz Arena to prepare for the upcoming storm, recommending rain ponchos or jackets for the Nations League match between Germany and Portugal's football national teams.
- In the midst of the expected severe storms on Wednesday evening, both Germany and Portugal football teams continue to adhere to their employment policy and train, ready to commence their Nations League semi-final encounter at the Allianz Arena, despite the inclement weather conditions.
