The Bell 430 helicopter disappeared while flying through a heavy rain storm, en route to an unannounced inspection of a local district.
VOA: standard.2009.09.03
Although there was nothing in the match, there was an excitable atmosphere with both teams well supported by colourful, good-natured fans who waited patiently through a period of heavyrain.
Somewhat ironically, U2's "Beautiful Day" came blaring through the tannoy as heavyrain pounded down on the Ravenhill pitch and the sea of flags, scarves and hats in all corners of the ground created a colourful backdrop for what everyone hoped was going to be a very special European Friday night occasion.