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SPORTS: Ukraine stops play in Donetsk (THE SUN)

Friday, June 15, 2012

Ukraine stops play in Donetsk (THE SUN)



Donetsk
DOWNPOUR ... a storm hits Donetsk
Published: Today at 17:15

THE Euro 2012 clash between France and Ukraine was suspended after a huge thunderstorm broke out in Donetsk.

The Group D encounter kicked off in heavy rain but referee Bjorn Kuipers hauled the players off in the fifth minute with fork lightning overhead.
It was the first time a game had been temporarily suspended in a major tournament since Germany versus Poland in the 1974 World Cup and the first time a game had ever been suspended in the European Championship.
The match resumed just after 6pm.

Video: Rain stops France v Ukraine

TORRENTIAL downpour holds up group D encounter
French midfielder Samir Nasri (R) vies with Ukrainian defender Vyacheslav Shevchuk
WHAT A DRIP ... Vyacheslav Shevchuk slides in on Samir Nasri
Bjorn Kuipers
REFFIN' NIGHTMARE ... whistler Bjorn Kuipers brings the players off
SOAKED THROUGH ... Bjorn Kuipers leads the teams off
SOAKED THROUGH ... Bjorn Kuipers leads the teams off
TUNNEL VISION ... Ukraine and France head for the comforts of their dressing room
TUNNEL VISION ... Ukraine and France head for the comforts of their dressing room
FRENCH KISS ... two France fans enjoy the rain
FRENCH KISS ... two France fans enjoy the rain

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