Germany 0-0 Denmark

40. Kasper Schmeichel is almost immediately called into action by Kai Havertz, who’s header is straight at him but struck with power to force a good reaction save.

Nico Schlotterbeck is fouled on the edge of the box, but Kroos’ free-kick is well cleared.

BACK UNDERWAY: Germany 0-0 Denmark

37. We are back underway here in Dortmund, after that weather break the rain has pretty much stopped here.

Rain is easing

The rain is easing here in Dortmund, good news.

A quote for you, and a touching moment

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…

“It’s about learning to dance in the rain”

Update: Germany 0-0 Denmark

After a spectacular opening 36 minutes or so, the game has been suspended due to adverse weather conditions.

Ange Postecoglu has been through this experience before during his coaching time in Asia, where this situation is far more common.

ITV’s VAR specialist Christina Unkel says the usual protocol is a 30 minute suspension if there is a lightning strike within 10 miles.

If there is another lightning strike, usually the timer would be reset, but this time the game is in the hands of Michael Oliver, and an allocated UEFA official.

WEATHER HALTS THE GAME: Germany 0-0 Denmark

36. Neat play by Germany on the edge of the box until the ball reaches Kai Havertz, whose touch lets him down.

Thunder is CRASHING down on Dortmund right now, and the referee has halted the game.

The clouds above the ground are pitch black.

Ominous.