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Centenary Copa America semi-final between Colombia and Chile descends into farce as serious storm delays game

Second half was delayed while officials tried desperately to clear inches of water off the pitch with old-fashioned tactics

View of the Soldier Field

THE Centenary Copa America semi-final between Chile and Colombia descended into farce during half time due to a serious storm.

The second half was delayed while officials tried desperately to clear the inches of water on the pitch with little success, with the score at 2-0 to defending champions Chile.

View of the Soldier Field stadium during the half time of a Copa America Centenario semifinal football match between Chile and Colombia
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View of the Soldier Field stadium during the half time of a Copa America Centenario semifinal football match between Chile and ColombiaCredit: Getty Images
People wait at the Soldier Field stadium during the half time of a Copa America Centenario semifinal football match between Chile and Colombia
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People wait at the Soldier Field stadium during the half time of a Copa America Centenario semifinal football match between Chile and ColombiaCredit: Getty Images
People wait at the Soldier Field stadium during the half time of a Copa America Centenario semi-final football match between Chile and Colombia
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People wait at the Soldier Field stadium during the half time of a Copa America Centenario semi-final football match between Chile and ColombiaCredit: Getty Images

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