The Opposition

The Opposition

6.2

Release Date:
Apr 22, 2014

Runtime:
0h 30m

Genres:
Documentary

Description

Chile hosts a decisive World Cup qualifier at Santiago’s National Stadium just weeks after the stadium had been transformed into a concentration camp and killing field for opponents of Augusto Pinochet (who had just gained power in a military coup). Though FIFA investigates the matter, the game goes on, with the Chilean team winning in a walkover after their opponents from the Soviet Union boycott in protest over the stadium's use

Production: ESPN Films