Turkish team Coach Terim was in the air tonight along with 25.000 screaming
Turkish fans pushing their national team TURKEY onwards, but the anxiety
of the final moments, the need to win & some vital defensive errors were the
few opportunities that SPAIN needed to take the match with a 1-2 final
scoreline.
The first half was a torrid affair for Spain as Turkey went all out looking to
get ahead as soon as possible. The European Champions were out of place &
feeling the “hostile” atmosphere as the Turks were playing with fire & with
the fighting spirit of “warriors”.
(photo elmundo.es)
They had to, they had no choice as tonight was a must win situation, their
prize for their endeavour & good play came in the 25th min when SENTURK
scored the games first goal to put Turkey ahead. This naturally took the roof
off the stadium as flares covered the turf with thick smoke that was
accompanied by chants of happiness. Turkey was on their way & managed to
rattle the Spaniards who slowly managed to regain their composure as the 1º
half went on & Spain even had some great chances.
(photo Marca: Senturk puts Turkey ahead 1-0)
The 2º half was a different affair, Spain recomposed itself drew in a deep
breath & put itself to work in the best way it knows how too, controlling the
ball & finding the gaps needed to push forward. Then in the 61st min a clear
header by Fernando Torres that was going straight into the back of the net
was deflected by the hand of a Turkish defender & a penalty was given to
Spain. XABI ALONSO took the shot & equalized in the 63rd min.
breath & put itself to work in the best way it knows how too, controlling the
ball & finding the gaps needed to push forward. Then in the 61st min a clear
header by Fernando Torres that was going straight into the back of the net
was deflected by the hand of a Turkish defender & a penalty was given to
Spain. XABI ALONSO took the shot & equalized in the 63rd min.
However, Spain didn’t then think about the draw & actually continued to look
for the win with Coach Del Bosque doing some chances that strengthened even
more the midfield to control the centre & gave oxygen to the forward line
( in Cazorla for Silva, Busquests for Senna & Guiza for Torres). The nerves &
the anxiety to win betrayed the Turks & in the last moment the Turkish
defenders allowed Guiza to go in via the right wing who then passed to
RIERA who scored the winner, Turkey were devastated, so close yet so far.
(photo Marca: Riera scores 1-2)
Great win for Spain – special mention for PIQUE who was outstanding - a side
that won its first match ever (& first goals) on Turkish soil & puts them in the
drivers’ seat for the World Cup 2010 tournament with a clear lead over the
rest in the Group. Turkey are now behind the eight ball as Bosnia won tonight
& opens a 4 point gap that puts them nicely in the 2ºposition of Group 5.
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drivers’ seat for the World Cup 2010 tournament with a clear lead over the
rest in the Group. Turkey are now behind the eight ball as Bosnia won tonight
& opens a 4 point gap that puts them nicely in the 2ºposition of Group 5.
See the VIDEO of the highlights:
1 comment:
turkey was overmatched in terms of the quality of the players... i think spain just coasted in the first half and woke up when turkey scored the first goal... spain dug deep in the second half and the difference in quality finally became visible...
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