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Old 12-06-2016, 07:02
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The game will also be broadcast online at ITV Hub and on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.

Many consider Croatia as dark horses to win the tournament. Turkey enter the game unbeaten in their last 8 competitive matches.

They've met 6 times before, Croatia winning 2, the other 4 ending all square although one of those includes their classic Euro 2008 Quarter-Final which Turkey went on to win on penalties.
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Old 12-06-2016, 11:53
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This game will be a good test of Croatia's title winning credentials. The Turks have proven themselves to be a good battling side and they seem inspired playing for their nation.
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Old 12-06-2016, 12:05
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I've got a little dark horse bet on Croatia to win the tournament, so I'm hoping to see the best from the likes of Mandzukic and Rakitic who has the play-making ability to influence any game he plays in.

Mind, Turkey look a decent side. Didn't exactly make it easy for England.
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Old 12-06-2016, 12:06
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the euro 2008 quarter final between the 2 was a brilliant game... this should be a really good game too... both sides are technically excellent... in fact this should be a really good group to watch full stop...
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Old 12-06-2016, 13:00
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Don't know that much about either side in this, particularly Turkey who didn't see against England recently. Still, based on what appears to be a decent record lately and their knack of occasionally having good runs in tournaments I might have a small bet covering Turkey and the draw. Just really small stakes that I won't care about losing so that I have more of an interest.

16/5 Turkey , 23/10 the draw = around 5/6 if splitting correctly (44% and 56% of total stake). Better than the actual double chance odds of 8/11 at Skybet. Might be better odds elsewhere but I haven't looked.
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Old 12-06-2016, 13:05
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The line-ups:

Croatia.
Subasic, Srna, Corluka, Vida, Strinic, Modric, Badelj, Brozovic, Rakitic, Perisic, Mandzukic.

Turkey.
Babacan, Gonul, Topal, Balta, Erkin, Tufan, Selcuk Inan, Ozyakup, Calhanoglu, Arda Turan, Tosun.
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Old 12-06-2016, 13:13
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No Yilmaz up front for Turkey? He is one of about 3 players I am aware of for them, at least his good goalscoring record. Thought he was their main man (20 goals in 44) and he scored in their most recent friendly too.
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Old 12-06-2016, 13:34
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that's a fine looking croatia side.... if they are on it, they really could go far.
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Old 12-06-2016, 13:52
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This could be a good early test of Croatia's credentials.

I thought Turkey were the best of the three opponents England played in their pre-tournament friendlies; they looked composed, they passed well and defended tightly.
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Old 12-06-2016, 13:54
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Bilic is very impressive. Very impressive with the knowledge of players on both sides.
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Old 12-06-2016, 13:55
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i have no idea what to expect of these teams!

can any of them win?
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:02
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Croatia always seem to be really highly rated at tournaments but tend to flatter to deceive

Turkey seem to always sneak through groups
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:03
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ITV having problems with their scoreboard.
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:03
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i have no idea what to expect of these teams! can any of them win?
croatia are a very talented side... if they turn up in this tournament a semi-final spot is a real possibility.
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:04
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Really surprised there was no card there.
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:04
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Technical problems at ITV.

Think this might be quite feisty
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:05
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that should have been a clear yellow. poor ref'ing.
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:07
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Scoreboard fixed after 4 minutes of play.
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:07
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Think this might be quite feisty
From what ive seen at the euros so far, i think every european country hates everyone else.

It doesnt bode well for the future of the EU.
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:11
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From what ive seen at the euros so far, i think every european country hates everyone else.

It doesnt bode well for the future of the EU.
I wish I could react to things in as proportionate and unmelodramatic a way as yourself.
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:11
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Loving both these kits.
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:15
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evenly matched so far; both teams squeezing the centre of the pitch
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:29
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this is better play now from croatia... thought they were a bit flat
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:30
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Great chance for the Turks. They should be in front.
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Old 12-06-2016, 14:30
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Tufan should have put that away, no question.

Terrific cross from the right wing to find him.
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