HELLO, World Cup!
The next ten years can be summarized as the continuous development of Turkish football. After the recognition of professional football in 1952, first qualification of the Turkish national team for the 1954 World Cup finals held in Switzerland and the attitude of some Turkish players from foreign clubs are among the most important developments of this time.
In fact, the Turkish national team for the 1950 World Cup final were qualified for the first time.After World War II decided to hold the FIFA World Cup finals continue after 12 years. The finals have not been worn in the war European continent, but on the continent of America, was up next. Without thinking much, FIFA lifted Brazil to die to the World Cup finals was the host.However, this decision was a blow to Turkey. As a result of financial problems of the country, Turkey, a 7-0 trashing of Syria in one place play-off pay, could not go to Brazil.
However, Turkey has not been long in coming for the next World Cup. The 1954 World Cup finals were held in Switzerland. Turkey plays against Spain in a qualifier. Swiss population, like many others believed in the world, with a victory by Spain so much that they placed Spanish flags in their World Cup memorabilia. It was no surprise to anyone if our national team lost to Spain 4-1 in the first leg in Madrid. However, there were still 90 minutes a game in Istanbul. Our team won the second leg 1-0. At the time, the “goal difference” rule does not apply. A play-off had to be played at a neutral location so qualify for the final. The venue was Rome, Italy. At the end of the game was 2-2. Under the rules, no extra time was played and no penalty kick tie-breakers were applied. Finally, the qualification will be appointed by throwing a coin. An Italian ballboy served during the game was called, the coin toss. The boy was said Franco, who did not know that his name would be mentioned in the Turkish football history comes near the referee and both teams’ captains. The Turkish captain says, “Tails!” The time between Franco-flip of the coin in the air went out and the coin fall to the ground felt like a century. curious eyes on the coin on the ground aligned horizontally, it was Dick, the head of Turkey towards Switzerland. Turkey, were their place in the final for the to take the first time in history.
But, the Turkish national team’s performance in the finals was even worse than expected. Play against the Federal Republic of Germany, Turkey were the first guests (by Suat Mamat) in the second minute, but lost 4-1, that the gates of Schaefer, 14 ‘, Klodt at 52′, O. Walter prevent up to 60 “and Morlock at 81 ‘. Our second game was against the weak S. Korea side which we defeated 7-0 with goals scored by Suat at 10 ‘and 70′, Lefter at 24, “Burhan at 37 ‘, 64′ and 70 ‘, and Erol 76 ’. By the way, Germany were beaten by Hungary and became our enemy once again. But, was our national team against the performance of the German side is even worse than the first game 2-7 and got back to Germany for a quick trip home. Our two goals came from Mustafa at 22 ‘and Lefter scored at 82, “while Germany’s goals were by O. Walter at 7′, Schaefer at 12 ‘and 79′, 31 Morlock”, scored 60 ‘and 71′ and F. Walter at 62 ‘.
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