Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFans arrive at Atalanta Stadium ahead of England's clash against DR CongoEngland fans widely booed the hydration break during the first half of their World Cup clash against DR Congo in the air-conditioned Atlanta Stadium.Upon the referee’s whistle for the hydration break, fans began to boo with jeers echoing around the stadium as the rain continued. England supporters also booed the hydration breaks during the Three Lions’ previous World Cup games against Croatia, Ghana and Panama, as the stoppages continue to draw criticism.Fifa decided to mandate that each game of the competition include two three-minute stoppages, one in each half, for the first time at this tournament to help players cope with the intense heat and humidity of the North American summer.The England fans were already frustrated after Brian Cipenga’s goal put DR Congo 1-0 up.In fullEngland vs DR Congo LIVE: Congo stun Three Lions with early Cipenga goal in World Cup last 32Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
England fans boo as hydration break stops DR Congo game in air-conditioned stadium
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFans arrive at Atalanta Stadium ahead of England's clash against DR CongoEngland fans widely booed the hydration break during the first half of their World Cup clash against DR Congo in the air-conditioned Atlanta Stadium.Upon the referee’s whistle for the hydration break, fans began to boo with jeers echoing around the stadium as the rain continued. England supporters also booed the hydration breaks during the Three Lions’ previous World Cup games against Croatia, Ghana and Panama, as the stoppages continue to draw criticism.Fifa decided to mandate that each game of the competition include two three-minute stoppages, one in each half, for the first time at this tournament to help players cope with the intense heat and humidity of the North American summer.The England fans were already frustrated after Brian Cipenga’s goal put DR Congo 1-0 up.In fullEngland vs DR Congo LIVE: Congo stun Three Lions with early Cipenga goal in World Cup last 32Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
