October 7, 2000 - WCQ - Switzerland 5 Faroe Islands 1

Oct 7, 2000 - WCQ
Switzerland 5 Faroe Islands 1
Att - 9500 (Hardturm Stadium in Zurich)

At this point in 2000, I was studying in Olomouc, and at the time I was kind of obsessed with the Faroe Islands.  I went to Zurich by train from Olomouc, which was incredibly long.  From Olomouc to Prague, Prague to Munich and finally Munich to Zurich. 

Hardturm in Zurich was built in 1929, and closed in 2007.  I feel lucky to have been able to watch a match in such stadium.  I recall that the Faroe Islands took shock lead in the 4th minute but ended up giving up 5 straight goals.  There were also around 100 Faroese supporters at the match.

1999 - IF vs HB - Faroe Islands Premier League

In 1999 I spent two weeks on the Faroe Islands.  Getting to the Faroe Islands proved to be a little difficult.  I remember flying from Toronto to London, London to Aberdeen and Aberdeen to the Faroe Islands.  Unfortunately, my flight from Aberdeen was delayed for a day because of fog.  During my stay I had an opportunity to watch the Faroe Islands vs Scotland and the Faroe Islands vs Bosnia & Herzegovina.  Unfortunately, I do not remember exactly, but I think I also watched 3 league matches.

IF is based in the small town of Fuglafjorour which is located in the north of the Faroe Islands.  I do not remember much from the match, but I also stayed after to watch IF II vs HB II in the 4th tier.  Of course, like most football pitches in the Faroe Islands, the views are spectacular.

4th tier - IF II vs HB II