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ITV sparks deluge of complaints over thunderstorm shambles
Posted Saturday, June 16, 2012 by Dailymail

ITV Sport came under fire for their coverage of the storm which caused a temporary suspension of Ukraine's game against France.

The network received a deluge of complaints from angry viewers on social network sites after they failed to focus on the stunning scenes in Donetsk.

ITV sparks deluge of complaints over thunderstorm shambles
Off you go: Referee Bjoern Kuipers, left, and players leave the pitch

Although the thunderstorm and suspension was unprecedented, the absence of any live footage clearly left bosses unsure what to do.

After a brief discussion between host Adrian Chiles and studio guests Gareth Southgate and Gordon Strachan, it was decided by producers that a re-run of England's draw with France should be aired.

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