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The match between Germany and Denmark was postponed for 24 minutes due to thunder and lightning.

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Due to thunder and lightning in Dortmund, Germany’s knockout match against Denmark for the 2024 European Championship was delayed by 24 minutes.

The English referee Michael Oliver stopped the goalless round of 16 match after 35 minutes because the weather changed.

A message on a large screen in the stadium informs fans that the game has been suspended.A message on a large screen in the stadium informs fans that the game has been suspended.

Match was interrupted in Dortmund after 35 minutes (Martin Rickett/PA)

While it was pouring with rain in the Westfalenstadion, the players of both teams stood on the sidelines for a few moments before being led into the dressing rooms.

The round of 16 began in good weather, but after more than half an hour the conditions changed.

Rain falls from the stands in the WestfalenstadionRain falls from the stands in the Westfalenstadion

Rain falls from the roof of a grandstand in the Westfalenstadion (Martin Rickett/PA)

There were loud claps of thunder, lightning, heavy rain and hailstones as fans of both teams tried to take shelter under makeshift covers.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou told ITV: “I’m surprised it’s taken this long to take them off because there have been some pretty bad incidents with them.”

Fans feel the full force of the heavy rain during the game interruptionFans feel the full force of the heavy rain during the game interruption

Fans feel the full force of the heavy rain during the break in play (Martin Rickett/PA)

Eventually the rain let up and the players returned for a five-minute warm-up before starting again.

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