Round of 16: Austria 1 - 2 Turkey
What a brilliant game of football. Both teams should get some kind of award for completely nailing the spirit of tournament football. Turkey, fluid, energetic and classy for the first 65 mins, Austria patient, determined and so nearly heroic in the last 25.
It was tough to call. Turkey well deserved their two goal lead, but looked somewhat spent, and survived an alamo scenario at the end. Keeper Günok probably with the save of the tournament right on full time.
A real shame that Austria bow out, they've been fabulous, but the tournament isn't tarnished at all by Turkey still being in it. Great anthem, flair players, and fans that are relentless. The booing when Austria had the ball was relentless.
I've a feeling that the matchup of styles just won't suit Turkey Vs Netherlands, but nonetheless it's been a pleasure watching them.
Now to stare into the void again until Friday.
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