Germany 3 v 2 Turkey: Germany Through To Final After Fantastic Semi-Final

June 25, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment 

Euro 2008Germany have beaten Turkey 3-2 in a fantastic semi-final. Turkey took the lead in the 22nd minute after some slow defending. The lead only lasted four minutes as Schweinsteiger equalised. With 3 goals scored in the last ten minutes, Turkish hearts were broken in injury time as Philipp Lahm as he smashed home the winner.

An understrength Turkey team started Read more

Germany v Turkey: Match Preview

June 25, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment 

Euro 2008Germany meet Turkey tonight in the first of the Euro 2008 semi-finals. Turkey face a tough task, made worse by their severely weakened team due to injuries and suspensions.

Latest reports suggest that Turkey could be without eight players for tonight’s meeting, and coach Fatih Terim has joked that he may use third-choice keeper Tolga Zengin as an outfield player. Read more

Turkey Reach Semi-Finals After Beating Croatia On Penalties

June 21, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment 

Euro 2008Croatia 1 v 1 Turkey (Turkey win 3-1 on penalties)

The first penalty shoot-out of the tournament has ensured Turkey advance to the semi-finals where they will face Germany - at Croatia’s expense.

It proved to be an extraordinary end to a otherwise awful, dull encounter. The majority of the match had been unattractive, scrappy, and certainly not entertaining. Read more

Czech Republic Heartbroken After Turkey Comeback, and Switzerland Beat Portugal

June 15, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment 

Euro 2008Turkey 3 v 2 Czech Republic, Switzerland 2 v 0 Portugal

Could this be the game of the tournament so far? With the Czech Republic 2-0 up and seemingly heading for the quarter-finals, Turkey staged a major comeback and won the game 3-2 to go through to the next round. This is the kind of football we all want to see - Greece take note! Read more

Portugal Beat Czech Republic, and Swiss Out After Losing to Turkey

June 12, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment 

Euro 2008Czech Republic 3-1 Portugal, Switzerland 1-2 Turkey

Wednesday saw the first qualifiers for the next round, along with the first team to be eliminated. Portugal beat the Czech Republic with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring one and creating another, and Turkey cam from behind to beat hosts Switzerland.

Portugal are now through to the knockout stages, as they sit at the top of the table on 6 points. With Turkey and the Czech Rep to play each other next, only one of them can possibly catch them. Read more

Players To Watch Out For - Day 1

June 8, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment 

We have only had one day of Euro 2008 so far - but here is our first edition of ‘Players To Watch Out For’. This is where you are going to find all the players who could - potentially - become the star of the tournament. Read more

Portugal and Czech Republic Win On Opening Day

June 7, 2008 by CLDsport · 1 Comment 

The opening day of Euro 2008 has seen the Czech Republic and Portugal win their opening games. The Czech Republic beat Switzerland 1-0 while Portugal cast aside Turkey with a 2-0 victory respectively. Read more