Football fans continue to criticise a key FIFA decision at the World Cup during England’s quarter-final.
Throughout the competition, viewers in the stadiums and at home have made their thoughts known on the hydration breaks.
And fans continued to share their frustrations over the break, despite the weather in Florida for the England and Norway tie being very warm.
England fans angry at hydration breaks in Norway World Cup tie
The weather for England’s quarter-final against Norway is very humid, with heavy high cloud across Miami.
Temperatures are around 33C with a light breeze, however, the humidity makes it feel closer to 40C, possibly even higher.
Despite this, more boos were heard around the stadium as the usual hydration break commenced 23 minutes in.
England felt in control of the tie going into the stoppage, with more possession than the Norwegians, with a chance for O’Reilly just before.
Fans took to social media to also share their annoyance over the break.
“Hydration break just as England actually get a decent chance,” said one.
Another wrote: “Naturally the hydration break rolls in at the perfect time to stop our momentum.”
ITV commentators Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon, however, understood the need for a hydration break, feeling the warmer weather in the commentary box and labelling it “sweltering”.
In response, FIFA stated to the Press Association that hydration breaks are implemented “involving all teams in every match, so matches are played under the same conditions”.
A spokesperson added: “We want to ensure equal conditions for everyone and that’s why these breaks are implemented in every match.”
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