Eredivisie match between Groningen and Zwolle interrupted for an unusual reason. What happened?

In the 13th round of the Dutch Eredivisie, Groningen hosted Zwolle on their home turf.

Already in the 9th minute, the referee was forced to halt the match. The reason: players complained that the pitch was too wet and slippery. Inclement weather hit Groningen today, with snowfall covering the ground, so the referee’s decision to take the teams off for snow clearing made perfect sense.

Just a few hours before kick-off, the weather was pleasant, but a snowstorm began right before the match, and players took to the pitch for warm-ups as the snow was already falling.

It's worth noting that the stoppage was brief—both teams have already returned to the pitch and the match is back underway.