Weather Woes at Club World Cup: Fans Evacuated from Stands in NJ
Stadium evacuation ordered for all spectators
FLASH SOCIAL MEDIA MESSENGER EMAIL PRINTER COPY LINK Match Halted at Club World Cup: A 2-0 lead for SE Palmeiras over Al-Ahly FC at the 63rd minute resulted in a temporary stadium evacuation due to an imminent storm warning.
Football Delight in Group A: The Club World Cup US leg witnessed the opening goals in Group A with a thrilling 2-0 (0-0) clash between Palmeiras, hailing from Brazil, and Egypt's Al-Ahly. Abdou Ali's own goal (49') and a determination by Jose Manuel Lopez (59') placed Palmeiras atop Group A with four points after two games. The two previous Group A matches had ended in stalemates.**
The nail-biting match between Palmeiras and Al-Ahly in New Jersey faced a brief interruption when a severe weather warning was issued. Thunderstorm looming, plays and spectators at MetLife Stadium needed to vacate the pitch and seating areas. Fortunately, the anticipated thunderstorm veered away from the venue, host of the 2024 FIFA World Cup final. Resuming play was possible around 50 minutes later.**
Interestingly, the previous day's match between RB Salzburg and CF Pachuca was also postponed for 99 minutes due to severe weather conditions[1].
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[1] Retrieved from ntv.de, tno/dpa/sid
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive regarding the potential impact of a potential Club World Cup 2025 tournament in the United States, considering the recent weather disruptions during the Club World Cup US leg. In light of these weather woes, the European leagues, including the Champions League, could potentially learn from the organization's preparation for severe weather conditions.
