Twitchyarry wrote:Cardiff vs Swansea is always violent. Not as many fans as all these others but plenty of passion amongst fans and players, as players are often brought up hating the other team where as some of the big derbies have not so much player passion as they are from elsewhere.
Thanks for the info.
I really didn't know much about this derby until the last year when I actually seen the two play. Although this is a rivalry, still it's a good one.
Well, most only see their own teams game as the biggest but will be better if we give facts about the game as well, history and such.
As I beleive not many would know about Greek/balkan derbies.
Goztepe and Karsiyaka is a classic in Turkish/Izmir football.
Goztepe formed in 1925 and Karsiyaka in 1912. Karsiyaka is a metro district in Izmir and Goztepe are also from Izmir/Konak though most of the people from Izmir support Goztepe even though they're from other districts.
Both still hold the record for the most fans attended in a 2nd league game played in the early 80's (I think), 80,000+.
Karsiyaka are doing good this season in the 2nd div and look like they're going to promote to the Super League. Goztepe are the most famous club besides the 4 big in Turkey (Fener, Galatasaray, Besiktas and Trabzon) but they have big financial problems and are playing in the 4th level.
4 years ago when both teams played there were massive riots and 3 people had died. Goztepe were leading that game 2-nil at some stage but then lost 5-2.
This is actually the biggest derby in Turkish football but it doesnt get the credit it deserves because they usually meet in the 2nd division.
Fenerbahce SK 1907: The most successful Turkish sports club.