Euro 2020: Daily briefing
Follow live coverage as Turkey take on Wales in Euro 2020 Group A in Baku today.
Turkey stumbled out of the blocks in the tournament opener against Italy on Friday night with the Azzurri dominating proceedings and eventually easing away to a comfortable win. Much-fancied as a dark horse to do some damage in the competition, Turkey know they will have to be much better this afternoon if they are to deliver on their promise.
Wales also failed to win their first game but Kieffer Moore’s late header salvaged a point against Switzerland after a match where they rarely looked like getting one. Their hopes will again be led by captain Gareth Bale who will look to make his mark on the tournament after a quiet start with midfielder Aaron Ramsey also sure to be key.
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Euro 2020: Turkey 0-0 Wales
16 mins: Little lull in the game as a frenetic start to the match ends with Wales putting their foot on the ball. Looking for a bit of composure now from Rob Page’s side. They will definitely be encouraged by their start here.
Ramsey looks to pick out Roberts with a long ball across the pitch but Meras is across to head clear.
Wales recover possession and Bale finds space at the back post to nod across goal. It eventually bounces down for Kieffer Moore but he can’t get a clean connection on the ball. Wales players SCREAM for a penalty as they feel there is a handball in there.
Dylan Terry16 June 2021 17:18
Euro 2020: Turkey 0-0 Wales
Wales fans buzzing before the game.
Dylan Terry16 June 2021 17:15
Euro 2020: Turkey 0-0 Wales
13 mins: Wales are looking really good in the early stages here. They seem to be winning the midfield battle, but they do need to be careful they don’t play any sloppy passes because Turkey look very alive to any potential openings.
A brilliant move from Wales sees James found on the left-hand side with a wonderful crossfield pass. James swings in the cross and Kieffer Moore rise to meet it but can’t keep his header down.
The first chance Moore has had to challenge the Turkish defenders in the air and he was by far the winner on that occasion.
At the other end Under turns and fires straight down the throat of Danny Ward.
Dylan Terry16 June 2021 17:15
Euro 2020: Turkey 0-0 Wales
He knows that was a big chance.
Dylan Terry16 June 2021 17:12
Euro 2020: Turkey 0-0 Wales
10 mins: Turkey finally enjoy a passage of possession as they look to put a halt to Wales’ fast start in Baku.
Ayhan feeds Under on the right-hand side but there are two, three, four Wales shirts around him and he is forced out of play.
Oh but that’s a chance! Turkey play a quick free-kick and this time Under does have space on the right. An early cross finds Yilmaz in acres of space in the middle. He swings his boot at it and it takes a nick off the defender before spinning just wide of Ward’s left-hand post.
Wales then break but Bale can’t quite pick the right pass. FAST START.
Dylan Terry16 June 2021 17:11
Euro 2020: Turkey 0-0 Wales
7 mins: Turkey going direct in the early stages here as Yilmaz flicks on from a long punt down field but the ball clips off a number of feet and rolls away for a Wales goal kick.
Good early possession from what I’m going to call the visitors tonight (Wales). They are setting up with a high line and looking to dictate the pace of the game by getting themselves on the front foot.
Boos ring around the stadium as Bale goes over to launch a big throw into the box. It’s cleared initially by Soyuncu but it falls back to Bale. The Real Madrid man slides in Ramsey and the Juventus midfielder beats his man but can only fire into the feet of Cakir!
Big early chance for Wales.
Dylan Terry16 June 2021 17:08
Euro 2020: Turkey 0-0 Wales
4 mins: The atmosphere is brilliant from the off inside this stadium. An early cross into the Wales box cleared away by Ben Davies as Turkey look to try and press for a goal straight away.
Wales break the attack down and then win a free-kick. They force a throw-in inside the Turkey half and as the ball comes in Dan James is fouled. Good opportunity for Wales to get the ball into the box.
It’s a poor delivery and Ben Davies can only direct the header well wide of the goal with very little pace on the effort.
Dylan Terry16 June 2021 17:05
Kick-off: Turkey 0-0 Wales
Turkey in all red. Wales in yellow and green. The Welsh get us underway.
Dylan Terry16 June 2021 17:01
Euro 2020: Turkey vs Wales
The national anthems are done. The Welsh fans were belting out their Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau there as they attempted to make themselves heard among 30,000+ Turkish supporters.
All the talking is done. Time to do battle.
Dylan Terry16 June 2021 16:58
Euro 2020: Turkey vs Wales
We are Euro ready. Wales bid to pick up their first win at the Euros since that famous victory over Belgium five years ago. Great environment for them to go and make more history.
Dylan Terry16 June 2021 16:57