Vancouver Takes Centre Stage As Turkiye face Australia in Group D
The BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada, is all set to host a crucial Group D clash between Türkiye and Australia on Saturday, June 13 at 9.00 pm local time / Sunday, June 14 at 9.30 am IST ( Indian Standard Time).
The Crescent-Stars All Set To After 24 Years
Turkiye, the Crescent-Stars are all set to return to the mega event after 24 years. The Turks had a great World Cup in 2002 and finished in 3rd position in an exhilarating performance. 24 years later, with an incredibly talented side and a robust qualifying campaign, Turkiye, under coach Vincenzo Montella have a lot to prove as they take on the Socceroos in Vancouver.
A Resilient Australia Play Their 7th Overall
A resilient Australia under coach Tony Popovic will be playing their 6th consecutive World Cup ( 7th overall). With 9 players to have played in at least a World Cup in the present Socceroos squad, there is no dearth of experience as the team from Down Under gets ready to give Turkiye a stiff challenge.
Socceroos & Turkiye : Two Diverse Styles of Play
The Socceroos and Turkiye boast of two diverse styles of play. While the Turks rely heavily on individual brilliance, smooth transitions from the flanks, technical superiority and smooth link-up play, the Australians are a bit different. Disciplined, physically strong, with an aerial edge, the Aussies are capable of grinding out a result once they score early. The defence will be tough to break, and the Turks will have to be at their best to get past Popovic’s men.
Arda Guler – The Player To Watch For Turkiye
The Turks have the brilliant Real Madridian Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz, which gives them a terrific attacking arsenal which can unlock any defence. It is hard to forget the two goals Guler scored for Real Madrid against Bayern in the reverse leg of the Champions League quarter-final in Munich. Hakan Calhanoglu, the captain and a midfield maestro, will be crucial for the Turks too.
Nestor Irankunda- The Man For Australia
The Australians will depend on Aiden O’Neill in the midfield to thwart Hakan. The pacy young Nestory Irankunda, could be lethal for Australia on the counter.
Turkiye Start As Favourites, But Aussies Are Not Far Behind
Turkiye, in my opinion start as the favourites. However, the Aussies are a gritty lot and may create an upset. With the USA and Paraguay, the other two teams in the group, a win will most certainly confirm a berth in the next stage. A draw or a loss will leave either of the teams scrambling for points.
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