Saw that game. What a travesty. That was a return game in Santiago. That games was high before it started. Romario and and one of their players were arguing nose to nose before the game started. The game was a good game though. Chile tried a fast one. That was a case of "by any means necessary".
The entire chilean team was in on it. It was the return game, but it was played at the Maracana...not in Santiago.
And it was all planned. If it was late in the game and looked like Chile were going to lose (Brazil only needed a draw to advance), then a plant in the crowd would throw a flare on the field and Ramos would cut himself with the razor blade hidden in his gloves. That would be enough to rule the game in favour of Chile, disqualify Brazil, and have Chile qualify for the World Cup.
It was a complete con job. Look at how the Chilean players were remonstrating with the crowd behind the goal. Grabbing their balls and making obscene gestures to the crowd. Getting on indignant knowing full well the deceit that was taking place.
I have nothing but contempt for them.
Their U 20 team rioted in Toronto a few years ago because they lost. I know it's completely unfair to tarnish an entire nation based on the actions of some of their representatives. I know many GOOD Chileans....but too often their sporting representatives do them a grave disservice. Thankfully, there are the likes of Alexis Sanchez who amply demonstrate that there are decent, SPORTING, and superlative Chilean athletes out there too.