Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Beşiktaş J.K.


What amazing fans they have.

Was watching the Beşiktaş - Liverpool match last week and their fans were out of this world. They were singing and chanting throughout the whole match, and some of the stuff they did were just incredible. Swaying and jumping in unison, it was a wonder the stadium didn't fall under their weight. They even managed to stop swaying together at the same time, it was an spectacle indeed to behold. Anfield has competition.



Flares were lit as well, making it a really visual spectacle. Speaking of flares, Galatasaray's stadium is nicknamed 'Hell' due to the large amount of flares used, adding to the already intimidating atmosphere.



Flares and terraces (which are banned in England) may potentially be hazardous, but they do add to the atmosphere of a football match.

Besides their fans, Beşiktaş have a stadium (Inönü Stadium) with a beautiful view, it's located by the Bosphorus river and one can see the river while in the stadium, as well as other prominent landmarks. It's also frequently stated that it's the only stadium in the world where one can view two continents, Asia and Europe.