The Barclays Premier League Trophy semi-final between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland has been delayed due to heavy rain in Hong Kong.

The match is now expected to start 30 minutes later than scheduled at 11.30am BST following torrential downpours.

The Premier League have also announced that both teams will play two reduced halves of 40 minutes each.

Manchester City and South China are due to feature in the second semi-final of the tournament later this afternoon.