This Saturday, Turkey and Switzerland won on behalf of the first day of qualification for Euro 2024.
Eliminated in the group stage of the last two Euros, the Turkey launched its qualifying campaign for the 2024 edition in Germany this Saturday, where it hopes to do better. On the lawn of theArmeniathe Turks were quickly trailing after an own goal fromOzan Kabak. Just before the break, Stefan Kuntz’s men returned to the game thanks to the equalizerOrhun Kocku with a nice strike at the entrance to the surface.
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Shortly after the hour mark, it’s Karem Akturkoglu which gives the advantage to Turkey soot to free kick played quickly. Short 2-1 victory, enough for Turkey to perfectly launch its qualification phase. The next opponent will be of another caliber since it is Croatia, 3rd in the World Cup, who will present themselves at the Timsah Arena on Tuesday.
Switzerland crushes Belarus
For its part, the Suissewho had eliminated the French team in the round of 16 in 2021, intends to continue its progress after its round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup. Belarus, Murat Yakin’s men did not make any gift to their opponents. Clear victory 5-0 thanks in particular to the hat-trick of Renato Steffen in just 29 minutes in the first half. In the second act, Granit Xhaka et Clever Amdouni take part in the party and the manita of the Nati. They will face Israel on Tuesday for the account of the 2nd day.