Germany vs Denmark clash delayed by 24 minutes due to thunder and lightning

Germany’s Euro 2024 qualifying match against Denmark was delayed by 24 minutes due to thunder and lightning in Dortmund.

English referee Michael Oliver suspended the round of 16 tie, which ended goalless, after 35 minutes before the weather cleared.

The game was suspended after 35 minutes in Dortmund (Martin Rickett/PA)

As heavy rain fell at the Westfalenstadion, both players stood on the edge of the pitch for a few moments before being led to the locker room.

The round of 16 tie started in good weather but conditions changed as the competition passed the half-hour mark.

Rain falls from the top of the Westfalenstadion stand (Martin Rickett/PA)

Loud thunder, lightning, heavy rain and hail came as fans of both teams tried to take shelter under makeshift shelters.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, speaking on ITV, said: “I’m surprised it took so long to get them out because there were some really unpleasant incidents involved.”

Fans feel the full force of heavy rainfall during the suspension of matches (Martin Rickett/PA)

The rain eventually stopped and the players returned for a five-minute warm-up before the action resumed.