ANKARA
Turkish national football team advanced to the UEFA EURO 2020 finals after goalless tie against Iceland Thursday evening in Group H qualifying match.
The match in Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex saw expectant Turkish fans flocking to the Turk Telekom Stadium.
In the first half, striker Burak Yilmaz’s header was a great chance for Turkey but it went over the crossbar.
In the 82nd minute of the game, Iceland were close to break the deadlock in Istanbul as Turkish defender Merih Demiral cleared the ball from the goal line.
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