onsdag 25 juni 2008





Semi final number one

The first semi final in Euro 2008 is upon us. Three-time winner Germany against a Turkey who is missing almost half its squad. Germany are of course big favourites but if there is one thing that Turkey has taught us this summer it is; Never underestimate Turkey!

Fatih Terim have only 14 players available for the nations most important game since the World Cup semi final against Brazil six years ago. As you can understand it wont be the best possible Turkish side on the field tonight.

The Germans on the other hand have got their coach back after the suspension in the quarter final. They are likewise to play the same eleven as they did against Portugal. That means Mario Gomez on the bench and Podolski on the left wing.

The thing that makes this semi final more then just a match is of course all the turkish people living in Germany. Several of the Turkish players have spoken about their desiring will to knock out Germany in a big tournament. Maybe this will be their big night?