Turkey defeated Austria 2-1, successfully reaching the quarter-finals, where they will face formidable opponents, the Netherlands.
Key player Kokcu will miss the match due to accumulating yellow cards. He expressed his regret: “It makes me sad, but I am particularly happy that the team has advanced. I believe my teammates will perform well against the Netherlands.”
Months ago, Turkey lost 6-1 to Austria. Kokcu commented: “This is our comeback. We have many excellent players, but we have also encountered many problems.”
The last time Turkey faced the Netherlands, they suffered a heavy defeat. Kokcu recalled: “I still can’t forget that game. It felt terrible.”
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