Horror on the Bosporus - The Night of the Shame of Istanbul
The 25 biggest world cup scandals of all time - Scandal 25
(1) The facts
The World Cup qualification playoff matches between Turkey and Switzerland in 2005, known as the "Horror of Istanbul," were marked by intense and controversial events on and off the pitch. These matches were part of the qualifiers for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
First Leg: Switzerland vs Turkey (November 12, 2005)
Venue: Stade de Suisse, Bern, S…
