Club World Cup match suspended with fans told to leave stands and 'get inside'

Another Fifa Club World Cup match has been suspended due to adverse weather conditions with spectators ordered to 'take shelter inside the stadium'.
Brazilian side Palmeiras were leading Egyptian outfit Al Ahly 2-0 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey when Premier League referee Anthony Taylor was ordered to halt play just after the hour mark.
With lightning in the nearby area, a message displayed on big screens around the stadium urged fans to get inside.
The MetLife Stadium is one of the venues hosting games at next summer's World Cup.
'Your attention please. For your safety, we are going to have everyone leave the Seating Bowl area and take shelter inside the stadium because of severe weather in the area,' the message read.
'Event staff are available to guide and assist you. Those on the field, please walk calmy to the nearest tunnel, to the West Hall, or the service corridor.' More Trending
It is the third time a match has been suspended since the revamped competition began on Sunday.
Red Bull Salzburg's clash with Mexican side Pachuca was suspended as torrential rain hit the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati in the early hours of the morning.
That came after the group match between Mamelodi Sundown and Ulsan HD was delayed by almost an hour.
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