Croatia and Turkey face off this Sunday, June 12, for Euro 2016, in their first match in 20 years. The Group D match of the Euros will be played live from 8:00 a.m. at the Parc des Princes, Paris.
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The first encounter they had in a Eurocup was in 1996, at that time the selection of Croatia defeated the Turks by the minimum difference. That was also the first time that the two teams participated in the continental tournament. In 2008 they met again in the Quarterfinals, but the draw led to penalties where the Croats overcame their rivals.
Turkey
The Turkish team has its best chances of scoring when they take a set piece. Arda Turan and Hakan Calhanoglu provide security in this type of play to the Turkish coach, but with only one weapon it will be difficult to advance in Euro 2016.
Turan comes from a bad season with Barcelona, he is physically diminished due to knee discomfort. Meanwhile, forward Burak Yilmaz has just recovered from his injury.
The young Emre Mor is the great hope of the team led by Fatih Terim, the 19-year-old was convinced by Terim to join his team and has just signed for Borussia Dortmund.
Croatia
With Luka Modric leading, the Croatian team has much more confidence in the individuality of its players. The Real Madrid player has insisted all week that the team should behave like a group, but his words don't seem to have much effect.
The team of Ante Cacic has a very good squad: Modric, Ivan Rakitic, Mario Mandzukic, Mateo Kovacic, among others, are clear assets against a team of Turkey without great individualities.
The only absence that coach Cacic has for this match is Duje Cop, who is suspended. Mandzukic will be called to replace his teammate and will be the absolute owner of the Croatian attack.
Time and Channel
Peru - ATV - 8:00 a.m.
Colombia - RCN Television/Win Sports - 8:00 a.m.
United States (Washington) - ESPN/ESPN Deportes - 9:00 a.m.
Mexico - Televisa/TV Azteca - 8:00 a.m.
Chile - ADN TV - 9:00 a.m.
Probable lineups for the match between Croatia and Turkey
Turkey: Babacan; Gonul, Topal, Balta, Erkin; Inan, Tufan; Calhanoglu, Ozyakup, Turan; Yilmaz.
Coach: Fatih Terim
Croatia: Subasic; Srna, Corluka, Schildenfeld, Vida; Brozovic, Modric, Rakitic, Kovacic, Perisic; Mandzukic.
Coach: Ante Cacic