Chelsea game SUSPENDED as Club World Cup fixture is called to a dramatic halt as seven-word weather warning is issued
Chelsea’s Club World Cup clash against Benfica was suspended with just five minutes to go until full time because of a weather warning.
The Blues were winning 1-0 in the last-16 clash at the Bank of America Stadium courtesy of a goal from Reece James.
However, due to adverse weather conditions in Charlotte play was brought to a halt.
A message on the stadium’s big screen read: ‘Severe weather in the area. Seek cover.’
Players were taken off the pitch, while fans were instructed to go into the concourse.
When a similar situation occurred during Benfica’s game against Auckland City it took two hours for play to resume.
Chelsea ‘s Club World Cup clash against Benfica was suspended with just five minutes to go
Stormy conditions were soon visible,
