The last quarterfinal of the Euros have the potential to be filled with some entertaining and dramatic football. Both Turkey and Holland we’re impressive in their previous games and will give it all to make it to the semis. The big news is that Demiral will be suspended.
The Turkish central defender and hero in the win against Austria in the round of 16, with his two goals, will not play tonight in Berlin. He will not be able to play for Turkey if they make it through to the semifinal either. He received a two game suspension for his political gestures after he celebrated one of his goals in the previous game. The Turkish football federation is trying to reduce the ban to only be one match, through the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Both Holland and Turkey were brilliant in their round of 16 matches. Holland defeated Romania convincingly three to nothing and Cody Gapko was the best player on the pitch for Ronald Koeman’s side. Gapko has now scored three goals at the Euros so far. The other two goals for Holland vs Romania was scored by the substitute Donyell Malen. Turkey got the better of Austria in Leipzig in a very Tense and dramatic game. They went up two to nothing after a brace from Demiral but Austria came back with a goal and had a great chance to equalise in the very end of the game. Baumgartner’s header was awesome but the Turkish goalkeeper Mert Gunok made a save for the ages.
Holland’s defence is up and down at the Euros so far. They have two clean sheets and they conceded three goals against Austria in the group phase and one versus Poland. Their defence has a little of Dr, Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to it we don’t know which version will show up in Berlin tonight. When they attack the Dutch side has plenty of options. Perhaps it’s time for Deepay to finally make a difference. The Turkish side has similar strengths and weaknesses as the Dutch have. Inconsistent defence and a lot of options offensively. Montella’s side scored seven goals and conceded six in four games. Arda Guler is a joy to watch in the Turkish attack.
The captain Calhanoglu and the defender Akaydin ate back after being suspended in the game with Austria. Demiral, Yuksek and Okcu are suspended though. The Dutch are healthy and have no suspensions.
Our bet is both teams to score - YES. The odds are 1.84
HOLLAND VS. TURKEY
1.84
BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
HOLLAND VS. TURKEY
1.84
BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
