Update: The game returned at 9:26 pm ET, with the lightning delay lasting just 26 minutes. Players took to the field for warm-ups and then resumed action.
The latest edition of the rivalry between the Montreal Impact and Toronto FC has encountered a lightning delay at Stade Saputo this Saturday evening.
The delay began in the 65th minute, with downpours and storms rolling through the area. In the 61st minute, Toronto had taken a 1-0 lead on Alejandro Pozuelo’s eighth goal of the year, as the Designated Player curled home from 20 yards out past Evan Bush.
Matters were put on pause at 9:00 pm ET, with no restart time immediately known. This post will be updated as further details come in.
