Battle of Santiago

The infamous battle between Chile and Italy in World Cup 62.

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[jeff storey]

David Coleman said Chile were prepared to be reasonable the Italians only used force...I think its six of one and half a dozen of the other, that Right Hook by the Chilean number 11 doesnt look that reasonable to me

[Tony Montana]

Hoy se conmemoraron 50 años de este partido. A pesar de ser tan violento, estoy orgulloso que el equipo de mi pais haya quedado tercero a nivel mundial. VIVA CHILE!

Today we conmemorate 50 years of this match. Despite being so violent, I am proud that my country's team has been third in the world.

[Matt Pepperdine]

Not gonna lie, I enjoyed the commentary

[ganulu3]

it's funny because is ancient

[Simo2009BORO]

Chille 2-0 Italy!

[Will May]

wait so who won?

[Thomas Hancock]

There is a good English description of this in "Winning at All Costs" by John Foot. Referee Aston wasn't crooked, just over-matched. Quote: "Given the violence and ridiculous play-acting of both teams, this loss of control was understandable, and if anyone turned a blind eye to events, it was the linesmen." As far as the flying karate-style tackle by the Italian player, the player on the receiving end said it missed him. Nevertheless, it was No. 2 in a Top 100 Fouls poll.

[WarpKenny]

The only phrase he says is: "Oh my god! This is the worst tackle I've ever seen" LOL

[JB57163]

The good old days.

[rmsatheesh88]

These are red card offences. Not nani's tackle. Officials have become pathetic.

[Private21]

Would n't it be good to get these 'men' if they are still alive, fifty years on and discuss their performance that day!

[daftpablo]

very proud of this, no ironic.

muy orgulloso de esto, sin ironías.