Bundesliga conflict cancelled as workforce bus is buried in snow and temps plunge to -7

The Bundesliga match between Mainz and Union Berlin has been postponed attributable to heavy snow and freezing temperatures.

Mainz and Union have been attributable to go head-to-head within the Bundesliga’s sole conflict on Friday night time. But the bitter climate put pay to the match as Europe shivers below a chilly entrance.

Fans have been left in little question as to the state of circumstances within the Rhineland after Union tweeted out an image of their workforce coach. The picture confirmed the bus buried in snow, with even the home windows not seen as a result of wintry circumstances.

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Mainz additionally tweeted an image from inside their stadium which confirmed snow on the pitch. They defined why the match had been referred to as off, referencing the hazardous circumstances for supporters.

Their assertion learn: “The home game against 1. FC Union Berlin tomorrow [Friday] will be canceled due to weather-related safety risks for spectators. The reason for this is heavy ice formation on the lower tiers of the MEWA ARENA, especially in the standing area, as well as on the arrival routes. This decision was made in consultation with the DFL and Union Berlin.

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“A catch-up date has not yet been set, but will be set by the DFL shortly. All tickets for the game remain valid.”

The Deutsche Football League mentioned: “MEWA Arena has been closed due to the significant formation of ice in the lower bleachers. Especially in the area where the game is watched standing, and in the access paths. “The security of spectators can be put in danger.”

Temperatures in Mainz have been baltic all week and are not expected to get above 0 on Friday. At around 10pm, when the original match would have concluded, the thermometer is expected to read -7.

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It is the second time an away fixture involving Union has been postponed this season. Their tie in opposition to Bayern Munich on the Allianz Arena in December additionally bit the mud attributable to snow and icy circumstances.