Heavy flooding has hit Recife ahead of the USA-Germany game with US Soccer warning fans of lengthy delays due to closed streets. Some reporters circulated on twitter noting that the water was two feet his in some instances.
Flooding in Recife. Teddy Goalsevelt guiding our car through the tough waters. Onwards to the stadium! #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/lUEi5Rcxlf
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) June 26, 2014
Reports from the Pernambuco stadium on the city's outskirts said that the conditions on the field were soft but surprisingly good despite the torrential downpours. Heavy rain has been failing in Recife for some hours.
There appears to be no danger of this match being postponed; however, fans should expect to see empty seats in the stands, and the heavy rain is likely to slow game play.
The water is at least 2 feet high in Recife. pic.twitter.com/giH6h7pib1
— Sam Borden (@SamBorden) June 26, 2014
