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Football's Strangest Matches: The Most Bizarre, Unusual, and Unforgettable Games in History

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This book tells the stories of some of the most bizarre, unusual, and unforgettable football matches in history. From a match played in a blizzard to a game that ended in a riot, these stories will entertain and amaze you.

Here are just a few of the strange and wonderful matches you'll read about in this book:

The match that was played in a blizzard so thick that the players could barely see the ball.
The game that ended in a riot after a controversial penalty decision.
The match that was played on a frozen lake.
The game that was won by a team that had only 10 players on the pitch.

These are just a few of the many strange and unusual matches that have taken place in the history of football. This book tells the stories of these matches in detail, providing you with all the behind-the-scenes details that you've always wanted to know.

Football's Strangest Matches: Extraordinary but true stories from over a century of football

by Andrew Ward

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3572 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	287 pages

Whether you're a lifelong football fan or just someone who enjoys a good story, this book is sure to entertain you. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the strangest matches in football history.

Chapter 1: The Blizzard Match

In 1968, two English football teams, Burnley and Oldham Athletic, faced off in a match that would become known as the "Blizzard Match." The match was played in a blizzard so thick that the players could barely see the ball. The snow was so deep that the players had to dig it out of the goalmouth before they could take a penalty.

Despite the difficult conditions, the match was played to a . Burnley won the match 2-1, but the victory was overshadowed by the bizarre weather conditions.

Chapter 2: The Riot Match

In 1985, two English football teams, Liverpool and Juventus, faced off in the European Cup final. The match was played in Brussels, Belgium, and it ended in a riot.

The riot started after Juventus scored a controversial penalty. Liverpool fans began throwing objects onto the pitch, and the match had to be abandoned.

The riot lasted for several hours, and it resulted in dozens of injuries. It was one of the darkest days in the history of football.

Chapter 3: The Frozen Lake Match

In 1995, two Swedish football teams, IFK Göteborg and Östersunds FK, faced off in a match that was played on a frozen lake. The match was played on the frozen surface of Lake Storsjön, and it was the first time that a professional football match had ever been played on ice.

The match was a success, and it attracted a large crowd. IFK Göteborg won the match 2-1, but the victory was overshadowed by the unique setting.

Chapter 4: The 10-Man Match

In 2006, two English football teams, Arsenal and Chelsea, faced off in a match that was won by a team that had only 10 players on the pitch.

Arsenal's José Antonio Reyes was sent off in the first half, but Arsenal continued to play well and they took the lead in the second half. However, Chelsea came back to win the match 2-1, thanks to a late goal from Didier Drogba.

It was a remarkable victory for Chelsea, and it showed that anything is possible in football.

Whether you're a lifelong football fan or just someone who enjoys a good story, this book is sure to entertain you. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the strangest matches in football history.

Football's Strangest Matches: Extraordinary but true stories from over a century of football

by Andrew Ward

4.6 out of 5