Euro 2008 Turkey Team Guide
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Route to the tournamentTurkey’s road to Euro 2008: Strong start and finish overcomes mid-slump
Turkey were rewarded for a strong start and end to their qualifying campaign with second place in Group C behind near neighbours and arch rivals Greece, qualifying in the process for their first major tournament since the World Cup in 2002. The third place team from the Japan and Korea World Cup had struggled to make a mark since but the Turks will be optimistic that they can make an impression on the forthcoming Euro 2008 tournament.by James on Monday, 12th May 2008
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history at the tournamentEuropean Championship History: Turkey
Despite some club success for the like of Galatasary and Fenerbahce as early as the 60’s it wasn’t until Euro 1996 that Turkey participated as a country for a major international tournament. Since then they have been involved with 3 of the last 6 tournaments including recording third place at the World Cup in 2002.by James on Monday, 12th May 2008
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Key Player
Turkey’s main man: Nihat Kahveci
After the retirement of Hakan Suker from international football, for so long the focus of a nation’s hopes, a new hero could emerge at Euro 2008: Nihat Kahveci. The Villarreal striker has enjoyed an excellent season in Spain and comes into the tournament in fine form. If he can find the back of the net with a degree of regularity over the course of the tournament, Turkey could be one of the surprises of Euro 2008.by Paul on Saturday, 7th June 2008
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Player to Watch
Turkey's One to Watch - Ugor Boral
Although not well known outside Turkey, Fenerbahce winger Ugor Boral who has been called into the Turkish squad for Euro 2008, could develop into one of the stars of the tournament. Capable of playing at either left back or left wing, Boral caught the eye in Fenerbahce's run to the quarter finals of the Champions League this season and has become a first team regular in his second season for the Istanbul based giants.by Paul on Saturday, 7th June 2008
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Possible tactics
Turkey: Reaping the rewards
Turkey are back in a final tournament after missing out on both Euro 2004 and the World Cup in 2006. However, the disappointment in failing to make either tournament has been acted upon by the Turkish FA, and the reward of investing in youth has been handsome for the national side as they qualified for the a major tournament for the first time in 6 years.by Paul on Saturday, 7th June 2008
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