HURRIYET
--DON'T BE SAD, WE WON
Turkey lost out to Germany in a Euro 2008 semi-final match 2-3, but the entire world applauded Turkey. The Turkish national soccer team bade farewell to the championship with a goal they conceded in the last minute of the game in which they played perfectly. Everything began so well.
The friendship that began outside the stadium before the match continued inside the stadium during the game. Thousands of fans carried Turkish and German flags and backed their teams arm-in-arm. The Turkish national team, which had knocked out of their opponents from the championship with the goals they scored in the last minutes of the games, conceded a goal in the last minute and thus, Germany reached the final.
--I AM PROUD OF THIS TURKEY
The football, which Turkey's national football team played against Germany, was greatly applauded. The highest praise came from FIFA President Sepp Blatter. "I am proud of this Turkey," he said.
--IS HE GOING TO FC NAPOLI?
Turkish national soccer team's coach Fatih Terim said that he would decide on whether or not continuing to serve as the Turkey coach after a meeting with the chairman of the Turkish Football Federation. Terim said he was thinking of working for a European team. The Italian RAI TV channel argued that Terim would be the coach of FC Napoli.
MILLIYET
--GLORIOUS FAREWELL
The Turkish national soccer team had nine suspended and injured players, and their opponents were Germany. Turkey took on Germany in the Euro 2008 semi-final in Basel, Switzerland and gave the entire world watch an excellent show of football.
Turkey were ahead 1-0 in the 22nd minute with Ugur Boral's goal but this happiness lasted only four minutes, with the first half ending drawn, 1-1. The German team was pressing in the first minutes of the second half but Turkish national team balanced the game and then took control of the match. Turkey missed many goal opportunities; however, Germany scored its second goal. Then Semih Senturk scored a goal and Turkey again drew with Germany 2-2. However, Germany scored a third goal in the 90th minute and qualified for the final.
Turkey bade farewell to the cup due to a last-minute goal but got the appreciation of the entire world with the football they played.
--TERIM QUITS
Turkish national soccer team's coach Fatih Terim told the players after the semi final match that he would like to go on with the team, but it did not seem possible. Speaking to reporters, Terim said that he bade farewell to his footballers by telling them that they would be more successful from now on. Terim said he would be the coach of a European team. Also goalkeeper Rustu Recber said that he would not play in the national team from now on.
SABAH
--CHAMPIONS OF THE HEARTS
Turkish national soccer team, who added color to the Euro 2008 championship, dominated Germany but could not beat them in the semi-final match. The world gave a standing applause to the performance of our national team, who said goodbye to the championship.
Turkey took the control of the game from the very beginning. They shocked the Germans with a goal by Ugur Boral in the 22nd minute and took the lead in a game for the first time in the tournament. Bastian Schweinsteiger leveled the game in the 26th minute. Germans barely defended the tie in the rest of the first half.
Germans put on a reserved performance in the second half. They took the lead with a goal by Miroslav Klose in the 79th minute. Turkey, who won three games in the tournament though they fell behind, leveled the score with a goal by Semih Senturk in the 86th minute. Turkey lost their hopes when they conceded a goal by Philipp Lahm in the 90th minute.
--FATIH TERIM MAKES FAREWELL SPEECH
Turkish national soccer team's coach Fatih Terim made a farewell speech to his players in the changing room after last night's spectacular game. Terim thanked each of the players and told them that they put their mark on the tournament.
VATAN
--CHAMPIONS OF HEARTS
Turkish national soccer team dominated the Euro 2008 semi-final against Germany, who are three times world and three times European champions. Unfortunately, Turkey lost the last-minute struggle. Turkey brought the game to 2-2 in the 86th minute, but conceded a goal in the 90th minute. However, the Turkish people are proud and grateful for their players and coach Fatih Terim.
--FINAL WAS YOUR RIGHT, BUT DO NOT BE SORRY
President Abdullah Gul visited the changing rooms of the Turkish national soccer team after the semi-final match in which they were defeated by Germans 2-3. Gul congratulated coach Fatih Terim and the players.
Gul said, "Don't be sorry, I am proud of you. Everybody in the VIP stand told me that Turkey played very well and it was Turkey's right to qualify for the final." Gul hopes that Turkey has the chance to play in the final of the Euro 2010.
CUMHURIYET
--BASBUG CRITICISES MEDIA
Land Forces Commander Gen. Ilker Basbug said that Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan and he debated the fight against terrorism in their meeting two days ago.
Basbug, who complained about certain news reports appearing in the media, said, "Certain media organs sometimes publish information they receive without confirming if it is true or not. If such incidents continue, our country may face difficult situations. The media and the press may receive certain information from various sources; however, we are asking them to get confirmation before running them as news."
--APPLAUSE TO TURKEY
The Turkish national soccer team, which lost out to Germany in the semi-final game, concluded their miraculous advance just one step before the final.
Turkey put in a spectacular performance in the first half which resulted with a 1-1 draw. Turkey failed to stop Miroslav Klose's goal in the second half. Turkey, who evened the score with a goal by Semih Senturk in the 86th minute, could not prevent Philipp Lahm's goal in the last minute and bade farewell to the championship. The referee of the game drew criticism due to his decisions.
RADIKAL
--THANK YOU GUYS
The Turkish national soccer team, who displayed an unforgettable performance in the Euro 2008 championship, lost out to Germany and returned from the doorstep of the final.
Turkey went on the semi-final game deprived of many of their important players. Germany were the front-runners before the game. However, Turkey, the team of surprises, dominated the entire game. Turkey, who scored the first goal of the game, fell behind 1-2 in the 79th minute game. Turkish national team leveled the score in the 86th minute but bade farewell to the tournament after a goal by Philipp Lahm in the 90th minute.
--TERIM RESIGNED BUT...
Turkey added color to the tournament with their performance. Turkey coach Fatih Terim said farewell to his players in the changing room after the game. But president of the Turkish Football Federation, Hasan Dogan, said they wanted Terim to continue serving as the national team coach.
YENI SAFAK
--YOU ARE THE CHAMPIONS
The Turkish national soccer team pulled out their best performances for the Euro 2008 Championship against Germany. They failed to take advantage of countless opportunities.
Turkey --who knocked Switzerland, Czech Republic and Croatia out of the tournament with games they won after they fell behind-- undeservedly bade farewell to the tournament in the game which they took the lead for the first time in a game, with a goal by Ugur Boral. Turkey had higher ball possession, corner and shot rates throughout the game, but the Germans, who made three shots, won the game with three goals.
--RUSTU'S MISTAKE COST TURKEY A LOT
After Ugur Boral's goal, Germany leveled the score with a goal by Bastian Schwensteiger. Germany took the lead with a goal by Miroslav Klose after Rustu Recber's mistake in the second half. Turkey evened the score with Semih Senturk's goal in the 86th minute. While the Turkish people were expecting another legend from their players, they were knocked out of the tournament with a goal by Philipp Lahm in the last minute.
