Croatia eliminated after loss to Turkey
Saturday, May 6, 2017
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Croatia 1-4 Turkey
Two goals in each half helped Turkey to a resounding Group A win that contributed to the hosts' early exit from the tournament.
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- Turkey condemn U17 EURO hosts Croatia to their second Group A defeat
- Mehmet Hacioğlu's Turkey bounce back from opening-day loss to Spain
- Spain's 3-1 win against Italy in the other game confirms Croatia's elimination
- Michele Šego and Leon Kreković go close for home team in the first 15 minutes
- Malik Karaahmet heads Turkey into lead, Recep Gul scores on the rebound
- Antonio Marin's reply is quickly countered when Ozan Kabak nods in a corner
- Yunus Akgün seals victory for the Crescent Stars in the final minute
- Next matches: Italy v Turkey, Spain v Croatia (Tuesday)
