"UEFA has no problems if Terim want to play goalkeeper upfront (!)
'Who else has such great heart?'
The car horns and klaxons sounded late into the night as delirious Turkey fans took to the streets to celebrate their team's remarkable progress to the quarter-finals.Preview of Germany vs Turkey Semi-Final Match
Hamit holds key for TurkeyThe German-born versatile midfielder, who plays his club football for German champions Bayern Munich, has been used by Terim in different roles -- wherever he needed a solid player who was prepared to go the extra mile.
UEFA has no problems if Terim want to play goalkeeper upfront
Europe's governing body UEFA said on Monday that they would have no problems if Turkey fielded one of their goalkeepers upfront at Euro 2008. Turkish coach Fatih Terim's squad has been decimated by injuries and suspensions and he could potentially have just 14 players, including two goalkeepers, available for Wednesday's semi-final clash against Germany.IS TURKEY FOR REAL OR CINDERELLA TEAM?.
THAT IS THE REAL QUESTION NOW, AFTER TURKEY, COMEBACK THIRD TIME IN THE TOURNAMENT ,AGAINST CROATIA IN THE LAST SECONDS OF THE MATCH!..
SOME ARE CALLING, "TURKISH NATIONAL TEAM "CINDERELLA TEAM OF THE EURO 2008!"....
EVEN ESPN SPORTS NETWORK IN THE UNITED STATES PROMOTING GERMANY V TURKEY MATCH AS "DAVID AGAINST GOLIATH" GOLIATH BEING THE TURKISH NATIONAL TEAM!...
Holland lost...the revenge of Hiddink
Russia had taken the lead in normal time when Roman Pavlyuchenko volleyed home, only for Ruud van Nistelrooy to head in an 86th-minute leveller.
But the brilliant Arshavin tormented our Dutch team in extra time and he crossed for Dmitri Torbinski to prod home.
Arshavin then wrapped it up with four minutes remaining as he ran through and fired low past Edwin van der Sar.
Exit Ollanda. And yes the Russians deserved it. With a utch coach like Hiddink you always win...
The Turks have struck once again proving they are the best. Maybe Turkey's football team is not the strongest or the best in terms of skills and tactics, but the team showed extraordinary will and fighting ability till the last seconds of their matches. For the third match in a row, the Turks were able to transform their loss into an enormous victory in the last seconds of the match."
VIENNA (Reuters) - Decimated by injuries and suspensions, Turkey go into their semi-final match against favourites Germany on Wednesday with the same never-say-die attitude, hoping it will be enough to carry them to the final."
Monday, 23 June 2008
World is talking miraculous wins of Turkish National Football Team at Euro Cup 2008.
Turkey that won the games at last minutes after conceding a goal, are now known as the comeback kings. People describe this as miracle however it is not a miracle.
We continue our struggle to the end at subject that we believe in."
After the miracle of Vienna, Turkey face the seemingly impossible task of beating Germany in Wednesday's semi-final, with coach Fatih Terim struggling to find enough players to put out a team, let alone fill his substitutes' bench."
But the brilliant Arshavin tormented our Dutch team in extra time and he crossed for Dmitri Torbinski to prod home.
Arshavin then wrapped it up with four minutes remaining as he ran through and fired low past Edwin van der Sar.
Exit Ollanda. And yes the Russians deserved it. With a utch coach like Hiddink you always win...
Turkish Football - Mirror of National Identity
With its dramatic ascent to the semifinals of the Euro 2008, the Turkish team has impressed the world of football. But how much potential does Turkish football really have? Amin Farzanefar in an interview with sports journalist and Turkey expert Tobias Schächter"Policemen, fans injured in Croat and Muslim clashes
Up to 20 Bosnian policemen and nine football supporters were injured - some seriously - in clashes in several towns populated by both Croats and Muslims following Turkey's remarkable EUROIf you don’t like Turkish football, you don’t like sport by CHRISTOPHER VASILLOPULOS*
In the US football, or what they call soccer, is a minor sport. It is played by pre-adolescent boys, rich kids in private schools and those not good enough to play major sports.Football: Turkey's Gate to the EU - IslamOnline.net - European Muslims
By Mohamed NadaThe Turks have struck once again proving they are the best. Maybe Turkey's football team is not the strongest or the best in terms of skills and tactics, but the team showed extraordinary will and fighting ability till the last seconds of their matches. For the third match in a row, the Turks were able to transform their loss into an enormous victory in the last seconds of the match."
Hamit: We still have 50-50 chance
Injury and suspensions may have wreaked havoc on Turkey's squad but it still has a 50-50 chance of beating Germany in Wednesday's semifinal in Basel, midfielder Hamit Altıntop said onLeaders to attend Turkey-Germany game
While the country is engrossed by the magic conjured by its miraculous footballers at EURO 2008 and the semifinal against Germany Wednesday, the political leaders of both nationsNever-ending last minute dribbles!
Will the last-minute dribbles of Fatih Terim's fearless kids and their desire for last-minute miracles never end? Will they always leave it to the last second to win the match? Will we never have a normal win instead of a miraculous one? Do they really have to test the health of our hearts?What lies beneath the national team’s unpredictable victories?
Turkey's thrilling 3-1 shootout win against Croatia in overtime after a 1-1 draw in the 2008 Euro quarterfinals on Friday night, following two other stunning comeback victories, rising from 1-0 down to defeat Switzerland 2-1 and scoring three times in the last 15 minutes against Czech Republic to snatch a thrilling 3-2 win, has led the entire world to wonder what lies behind Turkey's unexpected and unpredictable wins.Germany step menacingly into stride
Germany stumbled through their group but their ability to step up a gear against Portugal illustrates their tag as a "tournament team" and puts the final within reach.Indomitable Turkey believe in miracles
Turkey's route to the last four at UEFA EURO 2008™ has been a roller-coaster journey of emotion – and it is a ride Fatih Terim's side certainly want to remain on.Zidane's expert eye on EURO
He is watching a tournament for the first time since 1994 and Zinédine Zidane is thoroughly enjoying UEFA EURO 2008™ – though he has "no idea" who will win.Semih motivated by outsider status
Semih Şentürk could lead Turkey's line in Wednesday's semi-final and warned: "Everybody thinks Germany are favourites against us, but it only motivates us further."Continuity key to German success
Joachim Löw believes "continuity and good work" are the reasons why Germany are the only FIFA World Cup semi-finalists to achieve this stage of the EURO finals.Will twin loyalties test celebrant?
Team blog: Gelsenkirchen-born Hamit Altıntop and Berlin-born Hakan Balta will line up against the country of their birth in the semi-final in Basel on Wednesday.Most memorable moments so far
Talking point: As UEFA EURO 2008™ pauses to catch its breath, euro2008.com looks back on the most memorable moments so far. What is yours?Lahm not for gambling against Turkey
Germany full-back Philipp Lahm says his side have learned from the group defeat by Croatia and are determined to book a UEFA EURO 2008™ final place.Depleted Turkey remain defiant
Having caught their breath after the tumultuous quarter-final defeat of Croatia, Turkey are beginning their preparations for their last-four encounter with Germany.Terim tested by missing maestros
Team blog: Turkey's resolve will be tested on Wednesday when they take on Germany missing a host of their most creative players because of injury and suspension.The Great Seduction: Two Turkish triumphs
It's been quite a weekend for the Turks. First their football team stole the Euro 2008 quarter final in Vienna on Friday night in the last kick of extra time from the brilliant Luka Modric (the new Cruyff) and his Croats. And then, today, Prospect and Foreign Policy magazines announced an equally stunning victory for Sunni Moslem Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen and his surfing Sufis in their poll to find the world's top public intellectual. "Decimated Turkey have no fear for Germany challenge | Reuters
By Karolos GrohmannVIENNA (Reuters) - Decimated by injuries and suspensions, Turkey go into their semi-final match against favourites Germany on Wednesday with the same never-say-die attitude, hoping it will be enough to carry them to the final."
Germans Approach Turkey Match with Caution and Determination | Sports | Deutsche Welle | 23.06.2008
Tom Lappin - Irresistible Turks sure to flex the Teutonic muscle - Scotsman.com Sport
HERE'S a team that refuses to give up, throwing bodies forward in the final seconds to bundle in match-altering goals, then slotting away their penalties with cool precision."Sons of Atatürk
Written by Suat ToreMonday, 23 June 2008
World is talking miraculous wins of Turkish National Football Team at Euro Cup 2008.
Turkey that won the games at last minutes after conceding a goal, are now known as the comeback kings. People describe this as miracle however it is not a miracle.
We continue our struggle to the end at subject that we believe in."
Today in Europe 2008: Turkish hopes hit by loss of Nihat following thigh injury - International, Football - The Independent
UEFA will not change rules for Turkey - CNN.com
Euro 2008: Turkey beat odds to shoot for stars - Football News - Telegraph
By Roy CollinsAfter the miracle of Vienna, Turkey face the seemingly impossible task of beating Germany in Wednesday's semi-final, with coach Fatih Terim struggling to find enough players to put out a team, let alone fill his substitutes' bench."
Germany: The Real Victors in Turkey’s Win
German coach Joachim Low is grinning. He will face Turkey in the semi-final of the Euro’s, not Croatia. Turkey pounced on a strong Croatia team to steal victory in miraculous fashion. Croatia thought they had won, but the last play of the game and penalties doomed the Croats to an early exit. Turkish fans are ecstatic after their second straight comeback win, but the Germans are the true victors on the night."Nihat injury adds to Terim's troubles
Turkey look almost certain to go into their UEFA EURO 2008™ semi-final against Germany without striker Nihat Kahveci because of an injury to his right thigh.How will Croatia react to defeat?
Team blog: Croatia arrived in Austria targeting a quarter-final berth at the very least, but once Germany had been dispatched that was never going to feel sufficient.Classy Russia leave Oranje crushed
Netherlands 1-3 Russia (aet)Russia reached a first semi-final after Dmitri Torbinski and Andrei Arshavin struck in the last eight minutes.
