Turkey Beat Netherlands to Reach EURO Quarter-finals
Demiral Double Seals Historic Victory
Istanbul Erupts in Celebration
Turkey have reached the quarter-finals of EURO 2024 after beating the Netherlands 2-1 in a thrilling Round of 16 clash. Merih Demiral was the hero for the Turks, scoring twice, including a stunning header just 57 seconds into the game, making it the quickest goal in the knockout stages of European Championship history.
The Netherlands had been the favorites heading into the match, but they were unable to break down a resolute Turkish defence. Turkey's goalkeeper, Ugurcan Cakir, made a string of fine saves, and his team-mates defended heroically in front of him.
Turkey's victory sends them through to the quarter-finals, where they will face either Italy or Belgium. The match will be played on Saturday at 20:00 CEST. Thousands of Turkish fans are expected to travel to the stadium to cheer on their team.
This victory is a historic moment for Turkish football. It is the first time that the team has reached the quarter-finals of a major tournament since 2008. The victory has sparked wild celebrations in Istanbul and across the country.
The Turkish players were hailed as heroes as they returned to their hotel after the match. Head coach Stefan Kuntz said: "I am so proud of my players. They showed great heart and determination. We knew that we would have to work hard to beat the Netherlands, but we believed in ourselves and we got the job done."
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