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04 November
2:0 (1:0)
  • Furkan SEKER (2')
  • Ufuk OZBEK (90'+2)

Referee Eddy MAILLET (SEY)

Summary

Turkey grind past UAE

Turkey grind past UAE

Turkey progressed to just their second FIFA U-17 World Cup quarter-final, securing a goal at either end of the match to overpower United Arab Emirates 2-0 in Enugu. Incredibly, the Turks opened with a goal in just the second minute, following goals scored in the third minute of two group matches. A free-kick from the right to the back post was headed across goal by strapping midfielder ...

Highlights

Line-up

TUR
UAE
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Abdullah ERCAN (TUR)
(UAE) ALI EBRAHIM
Officials
  • Referee: Eddy MAILLET (SEY)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Evarist MENKOUANDE (CMR)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Jason DAMOO (SEY)
  • Fourth official: Viktor KASSAI (HUN)
  • Misses next match if booked

Photos

  • Turkey's Okan Alkan (L) and United Arab Emirates Abdelaziz Abbas in action
  • United Arab Emirates' Abdelaziz Abbas in action with Turkey's Omer Ali Sahiner
  • United Arab Emirates coach Ali Ebrahim
  • Turkey's Furkan Seker scores
  • Turkey's coach Abdullah Ercan
  • Turkey celebrate
  • Turkey's Orhan Gulle (R) in action
  • Turkey's Furkan Seker celebrates scoring
  • Turkey's Okan Alkan (L) in action

Quotes

"We didn't play well in first half, but in the second half we controlled the match. When you are playing with ten men it is very different. I am very satisfied with the players efforts. It was a difficult game but in the end we are pleased to qualify." Abudullah Ercan, Turkey coach

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STATISTICS
TurkeyStatisticsUnited Arab Emirates
11Shots18
4Corner kicks3
1Yellow cards2
0Second yellow card and red card0
1Red Cards0
46%Possession (%)54%