Ulsan suspends just before kickoff due to the risk of a Club World Cup lightning strike...Resume only when the risk is removed
Jun 18, 2025
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Ulsan was scheduled to play the first Group F match against South Africa's pride Marmelody Sundowns at Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, at 7 a.m. on the 18th (Korea time). All the players entered and were waiting for the whistle.
However, due to the risk of lightning strikes, the players withdrew to the locker room just before kick-off. The audience was also asked to enter the indoor safe zone during the in-house broadcast.
According to officials at the site, lightning strikes within 8 miles (13 kilometers) will be postponed for 30 minutes. If there is no lightning strike for half an hour, the game will resume. After waiting for 30 minutes, if another lightning strike occurs, you have to wait another 30 minutes.
Ulsan also temporarily suspended training at its base camp, Charlotte, North Carolina, on the 9th due to sudden heavy rain and lightning strikes. It was a measure in accordance with U.S. safety regulations.
Ulsan coach Kim Pan-gon took out a 3-4-3 card based on a three-back. With Eric in the one-top position, Lee Chung-yong and Ko Seung-beom are on the left and right. However, the reality may be different. Lee Chung-yong is more of a free-roll. Ko Seung-beom is expected to move to the center and thicken the midfield.
Rubik'sson, Jung Woo-young, Boyanich and Um Won-sang are located in midfield. In the three-back, Kim Young-kwon and the signature hall are placed on the left and right sides of the Trojac. Trojac, which nestled in Ulsan earlier this month, will make its debut through the Club World Cup. Cho Hyun-woo protects the goal.
The official said the game will begin only when the risk of lightning strikes is eliminated.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
