Why was India vs Uruguay friendly match stopped during the first half?
The contest was level at 1-1 after Anirudh Thapa equalised for the host in the 22nd minute. Darwin Nunez had got the visitor ahead, having converted from the spot in the 11th minute.
Updated : Oct 06, 2026 20:12 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ
The electronic scoreboard at the Salt Lake Stadium announcing the interruption. | Photo Credit: Neeladri Bhattacharjee
The electronic scoreboard at the Salt Lake Stadium announcing the interruption. | Photo Credit: Neeladri Bhattacharjee
The friendly match between India and Uruguay in Kolkata on Tuesday was temporarily halted during the first half.
The game was stopped after 26 minutes, shortly following the hydration break, after lightning strikes were reported near the Salt Lake Stadium.
As per FIFA safety protocols, the players have to leave the field of play in such situations. The play can only resume after 30 minutes have passed since the last reported lightning strike.
The match was level at 1-1 after Anirudh Thapa equalised in the 22nd minute for India. Darwin Nunez had got the visitor ahead from the spot.
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Published on Oct 06, 2026
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