Czech Republic is alive for the qualification thanks to the
2-2 draw against Croatia. For about seventy minutes they
were very mediocre with Croatia fully dominating the
game. But after Modric left the game due to injury and
after the match interrupted for a while due to Croatian
fans, everything changed. Czech Rep. made lot of pressure
and managed to reduce to 1-2 and found the equalizer
goal in injury time thanks to a penalty.
This was the first point for the Czechs in Euro 2016, as in
the first game they lost against Spain 1:0. In that match
they were limited to a passive role and simply tried to keep
the clean sheet, but three minutes before the end Spain
scored. Now Czech Republic need only the victory against
Turkey to have qualification hopes (3rd place), since in
case of a draw or defeat they will not continue in the
tournament. Rosicky will miss the rest of the tournament,
but all other players are available.
Turkey is in very mediocre condition after the clear defeat
against Spain. They were lined up with defense guidelines,
in order to limit the action of the European champions and
searched to threat only with some counterattacks. Their
defensive line is not inspiring any confidence and the first
goal of Spain was a matter of time. Beyond that Spain fully
imposed domination to the pitch and Turkey just could not
resist.
This defeat brought some grumbling in Turkey team. During
the game leader Arda Turan was boyed every time he
touched the ball, criticizing him for the lack of passion and
effort shown for the second consecutive match. At the
first game of the groups stage Turkey lost 1:0 from
Croatia, with the final score not reflecting the image of the
game, after the Croats created many opportunities for
more goals, while the Turks showed appalling both
offensively and defensively.
Based on the first two games, Turkey should be
undoubtedly among the nasty surprises of the tournament,
showing a team with no plan and without thirst for
something good. The zero points are not allowing them to
look for other result than the victory against Czech
Republic. It is still unknown what Terim will do with Arda,
maybe he will try to protect him from the fire of the fans,
leaving him outside the original eleven. Beyond that, Sahin
is doubtful, while no other problems reported.
Czech Republic showed signs of life in the game against
Croatia, took a valuable point from an essentially lost
match and improved their morale. The Turkish team is
dissapointing and based on what I have seen so far by the
two opponents,
MY TAKE:
I think that the Czechs who seem to
believe it more, will win the game.
2-2 draw against Croatia. For about seventy minutes they
were very mediocre with Croatia fully dominating the
game. But after Modric left the game due to injury and
after the match interrupted for a while due to Croatian
fans, everything changed. Czech Rep. made lot of pressure
and managed to reduce to 1-2 and found the equalizer
goal in injury time thanks to a penalty.
This was the first point for the Czechs in Euro 2016, as in
the first game they lost against Spain 1:0. In that match
they were limited to a passive role and simply tried to keep
the clean sheet, but three minutes before the end Spain
scored. Now Czech Republic need only the victory against
Turkey to have qualification hopes (3rd place), since in
case of a draw or defeat they will not continue in the
tournament. Rosicky will miss the rest of the tournament,
but all other players are available.
Turkey is in very mediocre condition after the clear defeat
against Spain. They were lined up with defense guidelines,
in order to limit the action of the European champions and
searched to threat only with some counterattacks. Their
defensive line is not inspiring any confidence and the first
goal of Spain was a matter of time. Beyond that Spain fully
imposed domination to the pitch and Turkey just could not
resist.
This defeat brought some grumbling in Turkey team. During
the game leader Arda Turan was boyed every time he
touched the ball, criticizing him for the lack of passion and
effort shown for the second consecutive match. At the
first game of the groups stage Turkey lost 1:0 from
Croatia, with the final score not reflecting the image of the
game, after the Croats created many opportunities for
more goals, while the Turks showed appalling both
offensively and defensively.
Based on the first two games, Turkey should be
undoubtedly among the nasty surprises of the tournament,
showing a team with no plan and without thirst for
something good. The zero points are not allowing them to
look for other result than the victory against Czech
Republic. It is still unknown what Terim will do with Arda,
maybe he will try to protect him from the fire of the fans,
leaving him outside the original eleven. Beyond that, Sahin
is doubtful, while no other problems reported.
Czech Republic showed signs of life in the game against
Croatia, took a valuable point from an essentially lost
match and improved their morale. The Turkish team is
dissapointing and based on what I have seen so far by the
two opponents,
MY TAKE:
I think that the Czechs who seem to
believe it more, will win the game.
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