CZE 1-2 TUR, Euro 2024: Tempers Flare As Turkiye Edge Out Czechia In Dramatic Clash - In Pics

Turkey secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Czech Republic in a fiery encounter at Euro 2024 on Thursday. Hakan Calhanoglu's opener put Turkey ahead, but Czech hopes were dashed early in the second half when a red card to Antonin Barak reduced them to 10 men. Tomas Soucek equalized for Czech Republic, but Cenk Tosun's late strike sent them crashing out of the tournament. The match ended in controversy with a post-match brawl involving players from both sides. Turkey advances to the knockout stages, while the Czech Republic's tournament ends in disappointment. There were a total of 18 cards shown in or after the game, a new record for a European Championship match.

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Updated on: 27 June 2024 11:24 am

Euro 2024 Soccer Czech Republic Turkey Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Turkey players celebrate after a Group F match between Czech Republic and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany. Turkey's Cenk Tosun (9) scored the winning goal in their 2-1 win.

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Euro 2024 Soccer Turkey Czech Republic Photo: AP/Sunday Alamba

Turkeys soccer fans celebrate on the street at the end of a Group F match between the Czech Republic and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany.

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Euro 2024 Czech Republic Turkey Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Czech Republic's Tomas Soucek (22) argues with Turkey players after a Group F match between Czech Republic and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany.

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Euro 2024 Turkey Czech Republic Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Turkey's Cenk Tosun celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Group F match between Czech Republic and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany.

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Czech Republic's Tomas Soucek Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Czech Republic's Tomas Soucek (22) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during a Group F match between Czech Republic and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany.

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Czech Republic's Ladislav Krejci Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Czech Republic's Ladislav Krejci (18) battles for the ball with Turkey's Baris Alper Yilmaz during a Group F match between Czech Republic and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany.

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Turkey's Hakan Calhanoglu Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Turkey's Hakan Calhanoglu (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a Group F match between Czech Republic and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany.

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Turkey's Baris Alper Yilmaz Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Turkey's Baris Alper Yilmaz (21) controls the ball during a Group F match between Czech Republic and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany.

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Turkey vs Czech Republic Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Czech Republic's Adam Hlozek (9) shoots at goal during a Group F match between Czech Republic and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany.

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Czech Republic vs Turkey Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Czech Republic's goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek watches a shot go wide during a Group F match between Czech Republic and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany.

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