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TURK THAT!
Hakan Sukur netted the fastest goal in World Cup Finals history and Ilhan Mansiz scored twice as Turkey claimed third place in the World Cup by beating South Korea 3-2.
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GUNES SPEAKS OF PRIDE IN TURKEY
JUNE 29: Post-match reaction to Turkey's 3-2 World Cup third-place play-off victory over South Korea. (More)
S KOREA v TURKEY PLAYER RATINGS
JUNE 29: A look at how the players rated in the third-place play-off between South Korea and Turkey. (More)
S KOREA v TURKEY MINUTE-BY-MINUTE
JUNE 29: A look at how Turkey beat South Korea 3-2 in the third-place play-off at Daegu. (More)
FASTEST WORLD CUP GOALS
JUNE 29: Hakan Sukur stunned South Korea with the fastest goal in World Cup history. (More)
GUNES WANTED KOREA IN FINAL
JUNE 28: Turkey boss Senol Gunes hoped his side would meet co-hosts South Korea in the World Cup final. (More)
BULENT BLAST FOR RONALDO
JUNE 28: Bulent Korkmaz has rubbished Ronaldo's claims that the Turkish defender punched him. (More)
ENGLAND BLANKED BY 'THINK TANK'
JUNE 27: England defender Rio Ferdinand is not among the 10 contenders for the adidas Golden Ball. (More)
TURKS WILL STILL AIM HIGH
JUNE 26: Post-match reaction from the Turkey camp after their 1-0 defeat by Brazil. (More)
RONALDO - I WAS PUNCHED
JUNE 26: Post-match reaction from the Brazil camp after their 1-0 victory over Turkey. (More)
BRAZIL v TURKEY MINUTE-BY-MINUTE
JUNE 26: A look back at how Brazil beat Turkey 1-0 in their semi-final clash in Saitama. (More)
BRAZIL v TURKEY PLAYER RATINGS
JUNE 26: A look at how the players rated in the World Cup semi-final between Brazil and Turkey. (More)
NO TURKEY SHOOT FOR BRAZIL
JUNE 26: Martyn Ziegler takes a look at how Brazil beat Turkey in their World Cup semi-final. (More)
GUNES HAPPY OUT OF LIMELIGHT
JUNE 26: Turkey coach Senol Gunes is happy to stay in the background as his team prepare for Brazil. (More)
SUKUR UNSURE OF PLACE
JUNE 25: Turkey captain Hakan Sukur is not certain to be picked to face Brazil. (More)
ALPAY STARS ON THE HIGHEST STAGE
JUNE 25: Alpay has carried his club form with Aston Villa onto the biggest stage of all. (More)
GUNES HAS LAST LAUGH ON TACTICS
JUNE 25: Turkey coach Senol Gunes has had the last laugh after his tactics were criticised. (More)
GUNES OUT TO MAKE HISTORY AGAIN
JUNE 25: Chris Roberts profiles Senol Gunes as he prepares for Turkey's semi-final. (More)
GUNES PLAYS DOWN REVENGE MISSION
JUNE 25: Turkey coach Senol Gunes says the clash with Brazil isn't a revenge mission. (More)
SAS CAN SPEARHEAD FINAL MISSION
JUNE 25: Hasan Sas is hoping to fire Turkey to a World Cup final place on Wednesday. (More)
SAS ATTRACTING ITALIAN ATTENTION
JUNE 25: Turkish star Hasas Sas is raising eyebrows at some of Italy's biggest clubs. (More)
UNSAL SET TO MISS BRAZIL CLASH
JUNE 24: Turkey defender Hakan Unsal is set to miss the World Cup semi-final clash against Brazil. (More)
ALPAY: I'D MISS FINAL TO STOP RIVALDO
JUNE 24: Turkey defender Alpay Ozalan has vowed to take action against Brazil star Rivaldo. (More)
BRAZIL SHOULD FEAR US SAYS UMIT
JUNE 24: Turkey midfielder Umit Davala believes Brazil are not a team to be feared. (More)
ULUSOY - TEAM ARE HEROES
JUNE 23: Turkish soccer chief Haluk Ulusoy says the team are now certain to return home as heroes. (More)
BECKS' NEMESIS IN CHARGE OF SEMI
JUNE 23: Kim Milton Nielsen will be the referee for Brazil's semi-final against Turkey. (More)
ILHAN EYEING FINAL AGAINST GERMANY
JUNE 23: Turkey supersub Ilhan Mansiz is hoping to meet Germany in a dream World Cup final. (More)
GUNES MAKES HISTORY
JUNE 22: You could have been forgiven if you had not heard of Senol Gunes before the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
TURKS WORTHY OF PLACE - GUNES
JUNE 22: Post-match reaction to Turkey's 1-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Senegal. (More)
TURKEY v SENEGAL MINUTE-BY-MINUTE
JUNE 22: A look back at how Turkey beat Senegal 1-0 in their quarter-final clash in Osaka. (More)
DAVALA KEEPS FEET ON THE GROUND
JUNE 21: World Cup hero Umit Davala is determined to keep the smiles on the faces of the Turkish people. (More)
SUKUR FIGHTING FITNESS BATTLE
JUNE 20: Turkey captain Hakan Sukur is fighting a battle to be fit for their quarter-final with Senegal. (More)
TURKS TARGET WORLD CUP GLORY
JUNE 19: Turkey's Hakan Sukur and Alpay are hoping for divine intervention in their bid for World Cup glory. (More)
IZZET EYES ENGLAND SHOWDOWN
JUNE 19: Muzzy Izzet is hoping he can return to fitness and help set up a dream clash against England. (More)
TEARFUL TROUSSIER LOOKS TO THE FUTURE
JUNE 18: Post-match reaction to Turkey's 1-0 World Cup second-round defeat of Japan. (More)
JAPAN v TURKEY MINUTE-BY-MINUTE
JUNE 18: A look back at how Turkey beat Japan 1-0 in their second round clash in Miyagi. (More)
GUNES ROUNDS ON TURKISH PRESS
JUNE 17: Senol Gunes is in confident mood ahead of their last 16 encounter with Japan on Tuesday. (More)
TURKS REST FIVE
JUNE 16: Turkey are wrapping their star players in cotton wool ahead of their second round clash with Japan. (More)
GUNES - BEWARE OF JAPAN
JUNE 15: Turkey coach Senol Gunes has warned his side ahead of their second round clash against Japan. (More)
TURKS ARRIVE IN MIYAGI
JUNE 14: The Turkish national team have arrived in Miyagi ahead of their second round clash with Japan. (More)
SAS TO THE RESCUE FOR TURKS
JUNE 13: Turkey qualified for round two but in such an unconvincing manner after a 3-0 win over China. (More)
GUNES PROUD OF TURKISH PROGRESS
JUNE 13: Post-match reaction to Turkey's 3-0 Group C victory over China. (More)
TURKEY BOSS BEMOANS REF JUSTICE
JUNE 12: Turkey coach Senol Gunes claims his side have been hindered by having non-European referees. (More)
SUKUR FED UP WITH FINALS CRITICISM
JUNE 11: Turkey striker Hakan Sukur has vowed not to play in big tournaments again. (More)
GUNES: INEXPERIENCE HAS COST US
JUNE 10: Turkey coach Senol Gunes believes his side's inexperience has affected their chances. (More)
TAYLOR PLAYS DOWN ALPAY SPECULATION
JUNE 10: Boss Graham Taylor is playing down speculation Turkish defender Alpay will quit Aston Villa. (More)
WANCHOPE - BRING ON BRAZIL
JUNE 9: Post-match reaction to the 1-1 draw between Costa Rica and Turkey in Group C. (More)
COSTA RICA v TURKEY MINUTE-BY-MINUTE
JUNE 9: A detailed rundown on how Costa Rica drew 1-1 with Turkey in their Group C clash in Incheon. (More)
COSTA RICA CLASH LIKE A FINAL- GUNES
JUNE 8: Turkey coach Senol Gunes wants his squad to approach the match with Costa Rica as if it were a final. (More)
GOVERNMENT BACKS TURKS
JUNE 8: Turkey's sport minister Fikret Unlu is backing Senol Gunes' side to reach the knockout stages. (More)
NO DOUBTING TURKS' ABILITY
JUNE 7: Turkey need to shake off the post-match sulks from the clash with Brazil against Costa Rica. (More)
TURKS HIT BACK AT 'MASKED CRITICS'
JUNE 6: Coach Senol Gunes attacked the Turkish press after criticism over their defeat to Brazil. (More)
COACHES CRY FOUL OVER REFS
JUNE 5: The spotlight will be on the referee for Turkey's next match against Costa Rica after the Rivaldo row. (More)
RIVALDO UNREPENTANT AFTER FINE
JUNE 5: Rivaldo has been fined £4,500 for feigning injury during Brazil's 2-1 win over Turkey. (More)
FIFA DELAY RIVALDO VERDICT
JUNE 4: Brazilian star Rivaldo is waiting to see if he is punished for over-reacting against Turkey. (More)
IZZET SYMPATHISES WITH UNSAL
JUNE 4: Muzzy Izzet has defended his red-carded Turkish team-mate Hakan Unsal. (More)
TURKEY FUME OVER INJUSTICE
JUNE 3: Post-match reaction to Brazil's 2-1 victory over Turkey in Group C. (More)
BRAZIL v TURKEY MINUTE-BY-MINUTE
JUNE 3: A look at how Brazil beat Turkey 2-1 in their Group C opener at Ulsan. (More)
BURUK WORRY FOR TURKS
JUNE 2: Turkey are sweating on the fitness of midfielder Okan Buruk ahead of Monday's opener against Brazil. (More)
BRAZIL BACK TO BEST, WARNS RONALDO
JUNE 2: Both camps are high in confidence ahead of the opening Group C game between Brazil and Turkey. (More)
GUIMARAES CHEERS ON BRAZIL
JUNE 2: Costa Rica coach Alexander Guimaraes will become a Brazil fan when they play Turkey. (More)
SENOL SPEAKS OF EQUALITY
MAY 30: Turkey coach Senol Gunes claims his players are in peak condition to face Brazil. (More)
BASTURK RATTLES CLUB-MATE LUCIO
MAY 29: Yildiray Basturk plans a surprise for Bayer Leverkusen pal Lucio in Turkey's opener with Brazil. (More)
RECBER: RONALDO DOESN'T WORRY US
MAY 28: Rustu Recber claims Ronaldo will not get any special treatment from Turkey. (More)
SUKUR - BRAZIL DON'T SCARE ME
MAY 27: Turkey are not in awe of four times world champions Brazil, their first opponents at the World Cup. (More)
SPY INFILTRATES TURKEY CAMP
MAY 26: Turkey coach Senol Gunes brought training to a premature end at their World Cup base. (More)
GUNES DEFENDS TEAM
MAY 26: Turkey coach Senol Gunes has hit back at the critics who have got stuck into his team recently. (More)
TURKS CAN BOUNCE BACK - GOBANOGLU
MAY 25: Turkey team manager Can Gobanoglu believes the players will bounce back from defeat by South Africa. (More)
TURKS FLAIL IN HEAT OF THE BATTLE
MAY 24: Turkey coach Senol Gunes admits his players are struggling to come to terms with Far East conditions. (More)
 
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Brazil 9
Turkey 4
Costa Rica 4
China 0

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