Why has Palmeiras vs Al Ahly at the Club World Cup been suspended?

PALMERIAS are taking on Al Ahly in a huge Club World Cup clash at the MetLife Stadium.
The Brazilian side were leading 2-0 on 62 minutes when the game was brought to a halt.
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Why has Palmeiras vs Al Ahly at the Club World Cup been suspended?
The Club World Cup clash between Palmeiras and Al Ahly was suspended due to bad weather.
English referee Anthony Taylor stopped play and waved both sets of players indoors.
Fans at MetLife Stadium, where next year's World Cup final is set to take place, were subsequently instructed to "take shelter" inside the concourse.
A message displayed to fans on big screens read: "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.
"Event Staff are available to guide and assist you.
"Those on the field, please walk calmly to the nearest tunnel, to the West Hall, or to the service corridor."

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