Fog Engulfs Dragão: What Liga Rules Say About Postponing FC Porto vs. Sporting
As the scheduled kick-off time approaches for the highly anticipated clash between FC Porto and Sporting, the area surrounding Estádio do Dragão is shrouded in fog. This dense fog raises concerns about whether the match will proceed as planned.
Fog Envelops Dragão: Potential Postponement of FC Porto vs. Sporting
The match is set to start at 20:45. If conditions do not improve by then, Liga regulations dictate the following:
- The game must either start or conclude within 30 hours at the same stadium.
- Alternatively, both clubs can agree to reschedule for a later date, provided they document it in the match report.
Conditions for Rescheduling
Should the game need to be postponed, current rules allow for the following:
- The game can be rescheduled within four weeks, based on a request from the participating clubs.
- This is contingent on the match not occurring in the last six rounds of competition, which is the case.
- The decision must receive approval from the Comissão Permanente de Calendários.
Weather Alerts Impacting the Match
In addition to the fog, the Civil Protection has issued weather alerts for the Porto district. The alerts include:
| Time Frame | Alert Level |
|---|---|
| 00:00 – 06:00 | Yellow alert for rain |
| 06:00 – 18:00 | Orange alert for rain |
As the deadline nears, all eyes are on the conditions at Estádio do Dragão. Fans eagerly await confirmation on whether the match will take place or be delayed in accordance with Liga regulations.
