Turkey does it again! After coming from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-2 within the last 10 minutes, well, they did it again scoring practically in the last second against the Croats. The Croatians had scored about a minute earlier and their fans had erupted in raptourous joy, only for their jubilation to be spoiled by the last kick of the game which put the ball in the Croatian goal.
When Croatia scored in the final minutes everyone was sure it was game over, the players, the coach, the fans, the football commentators- but Turkey don't know when they're beaten, and produced a wonderful equalising goal much to the shock of the Croatian bench and fans..and the ITV commentators.
It was then down to penalties, and the Croatian team were already defeated in spirit and forgot where the goalpost was, missing the target twice out of the three penalties they took. Turkey scored all and booked a place in the Semi-finals.
Hopefully Turkey's luck will follow them into their game against Germany...I'll be behind the Turks.
Also my commiserations to the Dutch who were outclassed by the Russians. Although the Dutch beat the Italians (a.k.a current World Champions) 3-0..beat the French (a.k.a former World Champions) 4-1, they couldn't produce their previous form against the Russians, but not to take anything away from the Russians, they are managed well by the former Dutch National Team Coach Guus Hiddink, and they played better than the Dutch.
Even without England, Euro 2008 can still be a scintillating tournament.
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