the club. The close relationship between United club executive Derek Dooley and Megson was said to be severely damaged by the event. Suffo's teammate Michael Brown later described the match as "bizarre" and "crazy", and spoke of his regret about being involved in such a match while appearing on BT Sport in 2020. Curle has described the match as "surreal" and "farcical", while Albion striker Bob Taylor believed it was unforgettable for those involved and in attendance. Other instances 4 January 1977, Estadio Centenario, Montevedio: Uruguay 1–1 Ecuador, match abandoned after 78 minutes due to Ecuador receiving five red cards. 14 November 2001, Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon: Portugal 5–1 Angola, match abandoned after 67 minutes due to Angola receiving four red cards, and a player being injured after Angola had used all their substitutions. References External links The Broken Metatarsal podcast episode featuring Eddie Wolstenholme interview History of football in England Association football controversies Football League First Division matches Sheffield United F.C. matches West Bromwich Albion F.C. matches 2001–02 Football League First Division Brawls in team sports Sports scandals in England March 2002 sports events in the United Kingdom 2000s in Sheffield Nicknamed sporting events