Enzo Maresca Criticizes Weather Delay in Chelsea's Club World Cup Match
Enzo Maresca expressed frustration over a two-hour weather delay during Chelsea's victory over Benfica. The match was interrupted due to a lightning strike, leading to concerns about the US hosting the Club World Cup. Despite the delay, Chelsea won 4-1 after extra time.
A furious Enzo Maresca criticized the US as unfit to host the Club World Cup after Chelsea's 4-1 win over Benfica was delayed for nearly two hours in Charlotte due to severe weather. Chelsea was leading 1-0 when play was halted with five minutes left in normal time at the Bank of America Stadium following a lightning strike. The teams had to wait in their dressing rooms before play resumed after almost two hours.
Chelsea faced more frustration as a controversial late penalty for Benfica led to extra time. Despite the delay, Chelsea eventually won 4-1 after four hours and 38 minutes. Maresca expressed concern about the off-pitch events ahead of the upcoming men's World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the US.
Storms caused six games to be suspended during the tournament, with teams also dealing with a heatwave in the US. Maresca emphasized that the interruptions affected the flow of the game and questioned the suitability of the competition venue.
Chelsea, missing Moises Caicedo due to a ban, will face Palmeiras next. Maresca acknowledged the competition's quality but raised concerns about the frequency of game suspensions.
According to the source: The Guardian.
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