Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Chile v Colombia suspended at halftime due to storm (Reuters)

Jun 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Colombia defender Santiago Arias (4) and Chile forward Alexis Sanchez (7) fight for the ball during the first half in the semifinals of the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - The second half of Wednesday's Copa America semi-final between Chile and Colombia in Chicago has been suspended because of an approaching storm, officials said. With Chile leading 2-0 at the break, fans at Soldier Field were advised to take shelter before an announcement was made that the second half would be delayed. "Due to inclement weather in the immediate stadium vicinity, tonight's Copa America Centenario match at Soldier Field has been temporarily suspended," authorities said.


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