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Turkey Euro 2008 Online Streams and TV Schedules

#Date Time (US/Eastern) Match Result Stage Venue
Jun-07 02:30pm Portugal - Turkey 2:0 Group A Geneva
Jun-11 02:30pm Switzerland - Turkey 1:2 Group A Basel
Jun-15 02:30pm Turkey - Czech Republic 3:2 Group A Geneva
Jun-20 02:30pm Croatia - Turkey 1:1 Quarter-Finals Innsbruck
Jun-25 02:30pm Germany - Turkey 3:2 Semi-Finals Basel

Turkey at Euro 2008

Turkey - Euro 2008

Group A

Czech Republic
Portugal
Switzerland
Turkey
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Team Turkey - Euro 2008

Terims boys back in the big time

After reaching the semi-finals of World Cup 2002, Turkey found it hard to live up to expectations. They failed to qualify for Euro2004 and the 2006 World Cup, which hinted that their World Cup success may have been a false dawn. Turkey are certainly a decent side with useful players like Yildiray Basturk, Emre Belozoglu, and Halil Altintop, but they lack the energy that the team of six years ago had. Coach Fatih Terim has finally turned the screw and got his country back into an international tournament, yet getting past a group containing Portugal, Czech Republic, and hosts Switzerland is a tough task.  Terim was also coach of the Turkish national team that reached Euro1996, only to then lose all their group matches.  To avoid the same fate, Terim will have to get his team to play consistently, something which he failed to do during qualifying.  

How Turkey qualified

Finished second behind reigning European Champions Greece. Turkeys capriciousness, however, was evident when they crushed Moldova and Malta at home, but drew both minnows away.  However, in a do-or-die game against Norway, Turkey held their nerve to run out 2-1 winners and qualify for Euro2008.

How Turkey play

Turkey play either a 4-5-1 or a 4-4-2 system. Hakan Sukur has been used as a lone target man, but Terim also dropped him for the crucial game against Norway and reverted to a 4-4-2.  Nihat Kahvecis recent form for Villarreal may urge Terim to play him up front, either alongside Sukur or Halil Altintop. Emre Belozoglu and Tuncay Sanli are the notable midfield operators.

About the coach

Hugely respected in Turkey, Terim has had stints coaching Galatasaray, Fiorentina and Milan.  He expects discipline from his players and is not afraid to drop even a Turkish icon like Sukur.  Terims teams are traditionally ambitious in attack, and his current Turkey side can play slick football on their day.

Key players

Yildiray Basturk-  The Stuttgart midfielder is an essential player for Terims side. Basturk is a diminutive player, but he makes up for his lack in size with his quick feet and precise passing. Hakan Sukur- Captain Sukurs performances have been inconsistent of late. He is almost an institution for Turkish football, but he has done little in the last year to justify his reputation. Terim will still bank on the veteran, if not for his ability then for his priceless experience. He still has the hunger for scoring goals.

Star player

Tuncay Sanli- Quick, skillful, and he can score goals. Sanli is Turkeys versatile weapon in midfield and attack. He can play either on the right or left side of midfield and even as a forward. Sanli currently plays for Middlesbrough.

Verdict

Turkey will struggle to make an impact this summer. Portugal, Czech Republic and even Switzerland should have too much for Terims side. A first-round exit looks likely.

Article by Hasan Saiyid

Turkey Euro 2008 News

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