{"id":8954,"date":"2023-11-19T08:12:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T02:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baysidesports.com\/football\/2023\/11\/19\/roared-on-by-huge-support-turkey-beats-germany-3-2-in-berlin-friendly\/"},"modified":"2023-11-19T08:12:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T02:42:46","slug":"roared-on-by-huge-support-turkey-beats-germany-3-2-in-berlin-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baysidesports.com\/football\/2023\/11\/19\/roared-on-by-huge-support-turkey-beats-germany-3-2-in-berlin-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Roared on by huge support, Turkey beats Germany 3-2 in Berlin friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"

Roared on by huge support in Berlin\u2019s Olympiastadion, Turkey came from behind to beat Germany 3-2 in a friendly that seemed more like a home game for the visitors on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Foreign-born players scored all three goals for Turkey.<\/p>\n

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The French-born Yusuf Sari got the winner from the penalty spot in the 71st minute, after German-born Kenan Yildiz and Dutch-born Ferdi Kad\u0131o\u011flu had scored before the break.<\/p>\n

Supporters carrying Turkey\u2019s distinctive red flag outnumbered their German counterparts in a city that\u2019s home to a large community of people with Turkish roots. <\/p>\n

Most are descendants of Turkish \u201cguest workers\u201d who arrived in what was West Germany to help rebuild the post-war economy. Many came to West Berlin and continue to shape the reunified city today.<\/p>\n

German fans\u2019 attempts to encourage their team were met by a chorus of whistles at the start of the second half.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to say that we had an away match in the capital,\u201d said Niclas F\u00fcllkrug, who scored Germany\u2019s second goal early in the second half when he finished off a counterattack led by the impressive Florian Wirtz.<\/p>\n

Kai Havertz, playing in an unaccustomed left-back role, opened the scoring in the fifth minute and F\u00fcllkrug equalized for Germany, which slumped to its first defeat under Julian Nagelsmann in the new coach\u2019s first game at home.<\/p>\n

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Turkish supporters celebrate with fireworks on the tribune during an international friendly match between Germany and Turkey in Berlin, Germany.
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\nMarkus Schreiber\/ AP\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\nTurkish supporters celebrate with fireworks on the tribune during an international friendly match between Germany and Turkey in Berlin, Germany.
\n| Photo Credit:
\nMarkus Schreiber\/ AP\n<\/p>\n

Nagelsmann was appointed in September to restore the team\u2019s shaken confidence after years of disappointment under predecessors Hansi Flick and Joachim L\u00f6w. He started with a win against the United States and a draw against Mexico in the U.S. last month.<\/p>\n

Germany started positively in both halves but missed good chances with Leroy San\u00e9 going close and Turkey goalkeeper Altay Bayindir stretching out his foot to deny Julian Brandt a late equalizer.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe did not start well in either half,\u201d Turkey\u2019s German-born captain Kaan Ayhan said. \u201cOur reaction was super and I think our fans also played a role. They were always positive. We gave them something back and they gave us something, they gave us energy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u0130lkay G\u00fcndo\u011fan \u2013 the first Germany captain of Turkish heritage \u2013 was whistled before and during the game by the Turkey supporters.<\/p>\n

He used to be whistled by Germany fans.<\/p>\n

G\u00fcndo\u011fan and national teammate Mesut \u00d6zil bore the brunt of German frustration after the team\u2019s disappointing performance at the 2018 World Cup. Both have Turkish roots, and both were heavily criticized in Germany for posing with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan for a photo before the tournament.<\/p>\n

The furor eventually prompted \u00d6zil to quit the national team, citing racism at the heart of anti-Turkish comments from far-right politicians and fans. G\u00fcndo\u011fan distanced himself from the photo incident in Britain but was still subjected to fans\u2019 abuse during Germany games.<\/p>\n

There was a heavy police presence for Saturday\u2019s match, including water cannon and other riot-management vehicles.<\/p>\n

Fighting broke out among some fans near the media area early in the second half. At least one man was left mopping up a bloody nose.<\/p>\n

Both Germany and Turkey have qualified for Euro 2024, the former as host.<\/p>\n

Ayhan said Turkey\u2019s Germany-based supporters could also be an asset during the tournament.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt can be an important factor,\u201d Ayhan said.<\/p>\n

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