"Oops, there's a good show to watch now!"
In the quarterfinals of the European Cup, the match between the Netherlands and Turkey is about to be staged. Can the Orange continue their strong run from the previous round? Or will Turkey again stage a "dark horse" miracle? Let's take a look at the highlights of this game.
This Dutch team is like a heartbeat "drama spirit" who always bursts out just when you think he's going to fall. Could it be the legendary "Dutch roller coaster"? I have to say that this contrast is really love-hate and cute.
Look at Turkey again, this team is simply the "king of dark horses" in this European Cup. The group stage was almost eliminated, and the 1/8 final beat Austria at the last second. Their game is like watching a thrilling Hollywood blockbuster, always with a last-minute comeback.
Turkey's goalkeeper Mert Günock became the hero of the team. Against Austria, he saved a last-minute equaliser from the opposition. This save not only saved the score, but also pulled the whole team back from the edge of the cliff. I have to say that this goalkeeper must have hidden the Turkish goddess of luck in his gloves!
Interestingly, Turkey's win over the Netherlands in this game would be the first time in their history that they have won three consecutive European Championships. The last time they did so well at an international tournament was at the 2002 World Cup. That year, they made it all the way to the semi-finals. Now, 20 years later, will the Turkish team be able to regain its glory?
Statistically, this game is definitely a good match for the goal shootout. Turkey have scored at least three goals in each of their four games at this European Championship. Although the Dutch team is more solid defensively, they are also full of firepower on the offensive end. Two teams with fierce offense meet, and this game is about to be tied to a basketball score!
However, Turkey's defense is indeed a big problem. They were shot 59 times in four games, the most of any team in the quarter-finals. It's like a young man who has drunk at a party, and his desire to attack is bursting, but his door is wide open, and he can be burglarized at any time. Facing a big attacking player like the Netherlands, Turkey's backline is afraid that it will go through a test of blood and fire.
On the Dutch side, De Vrij, Ake and Van Dijk form an impregnable wall of defenders who play for the European giants. Coupled with Bayern youngster De Ligt still on the bench, this defense line is simply a "luxury package"! However, let's not forget that they were beaten by three goals in the group stage by Austria, and it seems that even the strongest walls have been breached