Stunning Turkey comeback lands bets at 279-1
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/ Joe Dyer / 16 June 2008 / Leave a comment
Amazing Nihat double sees off Czech Republic
Turkey were matched at [290.0] to win their Group A decider with the Czech Republic when trailing 2-0 in the second half.
But in the tournament's finest comeback, Fatih Terim's side scored three late goals to advance through to the knock-out stages.
With the game in their grasp the Czechs were backed at [1.01] on Betfair to qualify from the group, and Turkey at [90.0] to go through.
There was more pain for the short price backers late in the match when, with the scores locked at 2-2, the draw was taken at [1.10] on Betfair.
The correct score of 3-2 Turkey was matched at [280.0] with £17 matched at top price alone.