Euro 2024: Should-win recreation for Czechia vs. Turkey, which might afford a draw to advance

Turkey wants some extent from its ultimate group match in opposition to Czechia in Hamburg to succeed in the knockout stage of the European Championship. The Czechs want a win and a favor from group winner Portugal in opposition to Georgia within the different recreation on the identical time. This is what to know concerning the match:

Match info

— Turkey has three factors in Group F, two greater than Czechia, after opening with a 3-1 win over Georgia earlier than dropping to Portugal 3-0. The Czechs misplaced to Portugal 2-1 earlier than drawing with Georgia 1-1 in Hamburg.

— Turkey will likely be eradicated if it loses and Georgia beats Portugal within the different recreation. Georgia has some extent from its draw with the Czechs.

— If Czechia and Georgia each win, second and third place will likely be selected objective distinction, then targets scored, then disciplinary factors, then qualifier rankings. Czechia will end third with two factors if it attracts with Turkey and Georgia would not win. A defeat means sure elimination.

— Turkey received when the groups met at Euro 2008 and 2016, each occasions within the ultimate group recreation, and it has received the final three conferences.

— Will probably be Turkey’s first recreation at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion, the place the Czechs drew in opposition to Georgia of their earlier match.

Group information

— Czech ahead Patrik Schick injured a calf muscle in Saturday’s draw with Georgia however coach Ivan Hasek mentioned he’ll make a late name on his health. “Schick hasn’t skilled with us for 2 days however his harm is getting higher. We’ll see tomorrow,” he mentioned Tuesday.

— Turkey gamers Arda Guler and Irfan Kahveci skilled totally with the group on Monday after gentle workout routines the day earlier than. Goalkeeper Mert Gunok and midfielder Orkun Kokcu skipped the session with knee and ankle issues, respectfully.

By the numbers

— The groups have met 11 occasions since Czechia turned a separate nation, with 5 wins every and a draw. Czechoslovakia received seven of its 10 video games in opposition to Turkey, with two attracts.

— Schick was the joint prime scorer within the final Euro with 5 targets, stage with Cristiano Ronaldo. Schick scored in opposition to Georgia for his sixth objective general.

— Each Turkey’s Ismail Yuksek and Czechia’s Adam Hlozek have 100% passing score within the Euros. 

— Kerem Akturkoglu and Lukas Provod are the main scorers for Turkey and Czechia, each having one objective. 

What they’re saying

— “We are going to all want to stay to our techniques, be stable, targeted, have the desire to win each ball. We should deal with a loud environment created by the Turkish followers – I do know that from following the Turkish league.” — Czechia defender Robin Hranac.

— “We’ve got three factors after two video games. The Georgia recreation was a superb begin. Portugal was one we would have received on a superb day with an distinctive efficiency, however Portugal have been very sturdy on the day. We nonetheless have yet another recreation forward of us. We wish to get six factors and end second within the group.” — Turkey defender Kaan Ayhan.

Reporting by The Related Press.