Bad weather forced a stoppage in play in a Club World Cup match between Brazilian side Palmeiras and Egyptian champions Al Ahly on Thursday, in the second game to be interrupted in two days. The threat of a serious storm forced English referee Anthony Taylor to send the two teams to the stands,

Brazil's Palmeiras registered a 2-0 victory over Egypt's Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday in a match that was disrupted by adverse weather conditions at the Metlife Stadium. Palmeiras struck twice early in the second half to build a good lead before weather disrupted proceedings.

Ahly’s Wessam Abou Ali and secured a 2-0 win on a shot by José López before thunderstorms stalled play in the Club World Cup match at Met Life Stadium.