Turkiye’s talented team is in a strong position to put past disappointment behind it and qualify for the Euro 2024 knockouts if it can avoid defeat by the Czech Republic on Wednesday (June 27, 12:30 AM IST) to finish as Group F runners-up.
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With the likes of 19-year-old forward Arda Guler and playmaking captain Hakan Calhanoglu, 30, at its disposal, the Turks lie second to Portugal on three points and expect to progress this time in front of passionate support in Germany.
After losing to Portugal and drawing with Georgia, the Czechs could finish second and qualify by beating Turkiye. A draw might also secure them one of the four best third-placed spots.
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CZECHIA VS TURKIYE HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORDPlayed: 11
Czechia: 5
Turkiye: 5
Draws: 1
CZECHIA VS TURKIYE PREVIOUS FIVE MEETINGS19 Nov 2022: Turkiye 2-1 Czechia (International friendly)
21 Jun 2016: Czechia 0-2 Turkiye (UEFA European Championship)
10 Oct 2015: Czechia 0-2 Turkiye (UEFA European Championship qualifiers)
10 Oct 2014: Turkiye 1-2 Czechia (UEFA European Championship qualifiers)
06 Feb 2013: Turkiye 0-2 Czechia (International friendly)
(With inputs from Reuters)
