Germany’s clash with Denmark 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 last-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 on the Westfalenstadion, players from both teams stood on the edge of the pitch for a moment before being led to the locker rooms.

The round of 16 match started in good weather, but conditions changed as the match finished after half an hour.

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 protect themselves under makeshift covers.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou told ITV: “I’m surprised it’s taken so long to take them off because there have been some really nasty incidents involving them.”

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.