During a tournament in which we ve been served up several mind-numbing ties, Netherlands versus Turkey delivered everything we could’ve asked for and more.
Turkey poured almost everything into their performance, but Netherlands quality and in-game management ultimately prevailed.
During an era of football that s been defined by Pep Guardiola, most football matches these days can be likened to a chess match, with the ever-increasing tactical demands and structures of play.
However, almost none of that was on display this evening and it was brilliant. This was a full-blooded, old-school throwback that had a sprinkling of just about everything.
While the Netherlands will advance to face England in the semi-finals, it s fair to say that Turkey have won the…