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Spartak Moscow V Haarlem, October 20, 1982. 340 People Die At Which Russian Stadium? |
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Answer» October 20, 1982 - MOSCOW. 340 PEOPLE are reportedly killed at a EUROPEAN Cup match between Soviet club Spartak Moscow and Harlem of the Netherlands. "Police are blamed for pushing FANS down a narrow, icy staircase before the end of the match. When a late GOAL is scored, exiting fans try to re-enter the stadium and create a "human mincer". Moscow officials dispute the claims made in the publication of the Soviet Sports Committee, saying only 61 died and police did not push fans". October 20, 1982 - Moscow. 340 people are reportedly killed at a European Cup match between Soviet club Spartak Moscow and Harlem of the Netherlands. "Police are blamed for pushing fans down a narrow, icy staircase before the end of the match. When a late goal is scored, exiting fans try to re-enter the stadium and create a "human mincer". Moscow officials dispute the claims made in the publication of the Soviet Sports Committee, saying only 61 died and police did not push fans". |
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