An extraordinary end

Croatia thought they were thorugh when Klasnic scored in the with one minute left of the extra time. But Turkey came back an equalised seconds before the end. Turkey goalkeeper Rüstü became the great hero when he saved Petrics penalty. Turkey scored every penalty and went on to a semifinal. Croatia on the other hand lost a quarter final they tought they had won. It was an incredible turnover.

In the city I watched tousands of dissapointed croatians. Some were crying. Others was just sitting or standing with empty eyes. But they were strong despite the terrible defeat and got together and started to sing. The turkish fans arrived to the same place and started to sing aswell. It was a beautiful scene. Fans from both sides standing side by side after this tournaments most uncredible match this far.

For some croatians the dissapoinment was to much to handle. The attacked the turkish fans but police seperated the two groups before it became really ugly. The croatians was so many that one could think that they were the houst contry. I could just think about what a great party it would have been if they made it to the final instead.

I am sitting in my hotel room and hear the sound of celebrating turkish fans, but also the sound of ambulances and police cars.