The so-called Battle of Santiago occurs, where Chile faces Italy

Quand

2 juin 1962

Type

Événement

Coordonnées

33.46° S, 70.65° W

Description

The so-called Battle of Santiago occurs, where Chile faces Italy, Chile wins 2-0.

Placé à : town named in the title of the event it links, Santiago.

The so-called Battle of Santiago occurs, where Chile faces Italy, Chile wins 2-0

Football match known for violence level

The Battle of Santiago was a football match during the 1962 FIFA World Cup, played between the hosts Chile and Italy on 2 June 1962 in Santiago. It gained its nickname from the level of violence seen in the game, in which two players were sent off, numerous punches were thrown and police intervention was required four times. The referee was Ken Aston, who later went on to invent yellow and red cards.

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