Turkey, Costa Rica Replay Today
October 30th, 2009 | by admin |Following several interruptions caused by the torrential rains and water-logged pitch, the suspended match between Turkey and Costa Rica will be replayed this afternoon.
The match could not continue after 21 minutes of heavy rain, and the organisers rule the game must be played in its entirety.
The rain also made an appearance in Calabar, falling with impressive force at the end of the first half of Colombia’s meeting with Iran. The day turned out to be one of the longest days in the history of the competition. The dramatic storms also forced delays in the New Zealand-Burkina Faso game.
The only sides to escape the rain were Netherlands and Gambia, with the Dutch earning a much-needed 2-1 win in steamy Calabar to move back into contention in Group C.
