Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELANDIt's all over at the Antalya Stadium and Mehmet Topal's goal is the differnece between the two sides in the friendly encounter. Scott Hogan went closest for the Republic of Ireland in the first half, but were mostly tested by their opponents. With no other friendly matches during the current international break, Martin O'Neill's side will have to wait until May for their next outing against France.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND86: The game is meandering to a conclusion now after a fairly entertaining second half, although the Republic of Ireland don't look like nabbing the equaliser.Â
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND82: Another Ireland booking as Meyler is yellow carded for a foul on Malli.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND81: Double changes now as Judge replaces Hendrick while Calhanoglu comes off for Kahveci.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND80: Again from McClean as he gets away from the Turkey defence before firing a ball into the box which nearly meets the head of Long at the back post but it just evades the striker.Â
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND78: Good bit of play from McClean as he rounds two Turkey defenders before pumping a ball into the area, but the home defence manage to get it clear.Â
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND76: Another Republic of Ireland change as Horgan replaces Hogan.Â
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND75: A quieter few minutes with just 15 to go. Can Ireland find an equalising goal?
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND71: More changes for both sides now as Meyler and Clark come on for Brown and Hourihane while Akbaba is replaced by Malli for Turkey.
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Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND70: SAVE! Good reactions from Doyle as he sees a Calhanglu shot through a packed box late on, but he gets down low to push the effort away before pouncing on the loose ball ahead of any lurking Turkey players.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND68: Ireland have the free kick, which Hourihane delivers, but Turkey clear and break swiftly down the field. However, some good work from Hendrick sees the ball out of play before they can do any real damage.Â
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND65: Turkey also make their first change with Unal coming on for Tosun.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND63: Yep, there are the changes as Maguire and Coleman are replaced by Doherty and Long.Duffy is the captain for the remainder of the game.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND62: The goal has lifted Turkey and they seem to have been bouyed by the strike. The Republic of Ireland cannot get a look in at the moment and some changes could be coming.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND57: A good response from the visitors as a swift passing move picks out McClean in the area but his attempt to score on the angle hammers into a Turkey defender before going wide.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts GOAL! TURKEY 1-0 REP OF IRELAND (Topal, 52)A set-piece goal for Turkey and they finally take advantage of their possession in the first half. Yusuf whips in a corner and Topal gets away from his marker McClean at the near post and he slots home past Doyle into the back of the net. Not great defending all around from the Republic of Ireland and they fall behind.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND51: A corner for Ireland now at the other end, but Hendrick's delivery is not the best as Turkey clear.Â
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND48: CHANCE! The opening minutes of the second half and Turkey could be ahead. The hosts have the corner and Soyuncu meets the delivery in the six yard box, but as he swipes at the ball on the volley, he cannot keep it down and the effort goes over the crossbar.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND46: The second half is under way at the Antalya Stadium.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELANDThat's the half and although Turkey have mostly dominated proceedings, the Republic of Ireland have had the best chance but Scott Hogan's effort after rounding the goalkeeper could only find the side of the net. Will we see a raft of second half changes?... We'll find out soon!
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND45: Just the one minute of added time in Turkey and we have our first booking, with Browne shown a yellow card for a foul on Soyuncu.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND 41: Penalty?! No movement from the referee in the Republic of Ireland's favour when Maguire appears to be fouled in the area by Kaldarim.But nothing is given, and the game continues. Better from the visitors in the last few minutes.Â
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND38: A few niggly fouls going in at the moment from both sides as the game heads towards half time.Ireland half test Babacan in the Turkey goal for the first time as McClean heads on a free kick from the middle of the half, but the goalkeeper collects well.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELANDÂ 34: Turkey again on the attack as Everton striker Tosun tries his luck, but it isn't enough to really test Doyle as it heads wide.Â
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND32: A bit of a mix up between Doyle and Duffy in the area, as Gonul fires a cross into the area which the latter throws his head at despite the goalkeeper calling for it.It sends the ball fizzing across the face of goal, but there is no one there to tap home. Thankfully.Â
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND30: Half an hour played at the Antalya Stadium and the Republic of Ireland have had the best effort so far, but Hogan could only find the back of the net. However, Turkey have seen the better of possession and tried their luck from range on more than one occasion.Â
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND27: A good bit of defending from Duffy as the Turkish again try their luck from outside the area, but the defender leaps in front of the effort to head it away.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND23: A quieter spell in the last few minutes, although Turkey are continuing to see the better of the ball. Ireland are yet to settle in this one.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND19: CLOSE! A great effort for the Republic of Ireland, but Hogan just misses! He gets away down the left-hand side after being played through by Hendrick, and he attempts to squeeze home on a tight angle after rounding the goalkeeper but can only find the side of the net.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND 18: Another long range effort from Turkey who have clearly been told to shoot on sight as Topal tries his luck once again, but again it goes wide.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND16: A free kick for Ireland now which is played to Coleman down the right wing and his whipped cross into the area is met by Maguire although the latter is flagged for offside.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND 12: Turkey have begun well here, with Calhanoglu and Kaldirim both sending their efforts from range over the crossbar. The Republic of Ireland are nearly through themselves in their first foray forward, but McClean's throughball for Hogan is flagged for offside.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELAND8: A half decent attempt from Yazici there, but his effort from outside the area is saved down low by Doyle.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY 0-0 REP OF IRELANDÂ 5: An early free kick for Turkey after a foul from Hourihane on Topal, but the hosts don't make too much from it.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts MATCH STATSThe two teams' last meeting came back in a friendly in May 2014, with Turkey running out 2-1 winners. In fact, Turkey are unbeaten in their last four versus Ireland, although three have been draws.Martin O'Neill's side have lost just once in their last eight away games in all competitions (W3 D4), with that sole defeat coming in a friendly versus Mexico in June 2017.Turkey are winless in four games (D1 L3), conceding two or more goals in each match (10 in total, 2.5 per game).Sean Maguire, who has just one senior cap to his name, has had a hand in 12 goals in just 17 Championship games for Preston this season (nine goals, three assists). Indeed, Maguire has bagged seven goals in his last seven league appearances.In form Cenk Tosun became the just the third Turkish player to score in three consecutive Premier League games last weekend after Muzzy Izzet and Tuncay Sanli.
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Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts TURKEY TEAM NEWSBetter late than never... Team to play the Republic of Ireland: Babacan,Kaldirim, Aziz, Yokuslu, Gonul, Tosun, Calhanoglu, Yazici, Soyilncil, Topal, Akbaba. Subs: Kirintili, Kocuk, Celik, Ayhan, Demirok, Gurler, Inan, Tekdemir, Under, Malli, Potuk, Kahveci, Bayram, Omur, Unal.
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Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts COLEMAN READY FOR RETURNRepublic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman never feared he would not return to his best after suffering a horrific leg injury.Asked if he was worried about rediscovering his best form, Coleman replied: "That never crossed my mind, not from day one. I knew that if I did everything I was told and did all the work I needed to do in the gym that I'd be back on the football pitch."Head here for more!
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts REP OF IRELAND TEAM NEWSTeam to play Turkey: Doyle, Coleman, Duffy, Maguire, Rice, McClean, Hendrick, Browne, Hogan, Long, Hourihane.Subs: O'Hara, Milarey, Christie, Clark, Doherty, O'Kane, Lenihan, Judge, David, Pearce, Stevens, Williams.
Charlotte Marsh moderator 5pts GOOD AFTERNOON! The international break is in full swing and the Republic of Ireland are in action early on as they take on Turkey at the Antalya Stadium. There could be a number of players winning their first caps for the visitors, and team news on the way next!Â
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