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7 incredible photos that show why Germany v Denmark Women’s Euros quarter-final was postponed

The game was pushed back due to heavy rain in Rotterdam.

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The Women’s Euro 2017 quarter-final between Germany and Denmark was postponed on Saturday after heavy rain lashed out in Rotterdam – making the pitch completely unplayable.

After more than an hour of delays, the match was eventually called off and these seven photos show why…

1. The ground staff were seen working tirelessly to clear the waterlogged pitch, without much avail.

Germany v Denmark - UEFA Women's Euro 2017 - Quarter Final - Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel.
(Mike Egerton/Empics Sport)
Germany v Denmark - UEFA Women's Euro 2017 - Quarter Final - Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel.
(Mike Egerton/Empics Sport)
Germany v Denmark - UEFA Women's Euro 2017 - Quarter Final - Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel.
(Mike Egerton/Empics Sport)
Germany v Denmark - UEFA Women's Euro 2017 - Quarter Final - Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel.
(Mike Egerton/Empics Sport)

5. Ground staff continued their tireless work.

Germany v Denmaark - UEFA Women's Euro 2017 - Quarter Final - Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel.
(Mike Egerton/Empics Sport)
Germany v Denmark - UEFA Women's Euro 2017 - Quarter Final - Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel.
(Mike Egerton/Empics Sport)
Germany v Denmark - UEFA Women's Euro 2017 - Quarter Final - Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel.
(Mike Egerton/Empics Sport)
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