Breaking! The Europa League match between Salzburg and Pafos was suspended. What's going on?

The weather threw a harsh curveball at this international European cup clash.

Details: The UEFA Europa League third qualifying round match between Austria's Salzburg and Cyprus' Pafos was officially put on hold. The main reason for this forced interruption was a torrential downpour that battered the stadium.

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Reports say the opening minutes unfolded at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, but the heavy rainfall quickly overwhelmed the stadium's drainage system. The referee decided to send both teams back to the dressing rooms for their safety and to wait for the weather to improve.

The match is expected to resume as soon as conditions normalize and the pitch becomes playable again.

It's worth noting that the second leg between Salzburg and Pafos is scheduled for August 13.

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