The revelation of Euro 08 was that Turkey, a team of relatively weaker players were suddenly winning matches against mightier opponents such as Croatia and the Czech Republic. These were teams brimming with stars from the major european leagues. However, it was the sheer will of the courageous turks who won in the end. Everytime, they scored with virtually the last kick of the game. How is it possible? Hard work seems to be the key to their success. Kudos to Turkey. There is no other country who can possibly come back from the brink of death to snatch victory. No one can deny their high work rate. However, no one can also deny the element of luck. How much luck can one have?
Sadly, the tables have turned on Turkey. The once almighty last-gasp scorers were outdone by their own medicine. The illustrious and equally lucky Germans scored a last-gasp winner of their own. Although Turkey was playing virtually a reserve team, they never gave in and were perhaps the better team at the start making Lehmann work hard for his jersey. Alas, the dream ended cruelly when Lahm made a fantastic penetrative run into the heart of the Turkish defence and scored the winning goal to make up for his poor 1st half display. Now, the finals approach. Will the tables turn on the lucky again? Can the luckless change their fortunes?
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