Heavy rain in Belém disrupts Remo v Palmeiras and Paysandu v Anápolis | OneFootball

Heavy rain in Belém disrupted two fixtures this weekend, delaying Remo v Palmeiras in the Brasileirão and stopping Paysandu v Anápolis in Série C.

On Saturday at Curuzu, the Paysandu v Anápolis match began, but heavy rain impaired visibility and the roll of the ball. During the first half, the referee halted play temporarily after assessing the surface with his assistants. According to Globo.com, match officials reviewed the conditions before acting.

On Sunday at the Mangueirão, persistent rain before kick-off quickly saturated parts of the pitch, and the start of Remo v Palmeiras was delayed while conditions improved. Stadium staff worked to clear standing water in several areas.

Supporters at both venues saw large pools form and teams struggle to warm up and maintain rhythm. Video from the stands and broadcasts showed puddles across different zones.

Belém has seen frequent rainfall in recent weeks, which is common at this time of year in the city. Focus turned to the referees' decisions on resuming play and to how the weather might evolve in the next few hours.

Source: Globo.com