Shortly after, POE has to scramble to cover Güler (only player who consistently looked for the ball for Türkiye), and space opens in opposite half-space again; Kökçü not really showing for ball, Bardakçı ignores Kadıoğlu to spam in behind to 1v3. Progression around block on.
#AUSTUR #FIFAWorldCup It was what made the Yıldız sub for BAY at HT such a brainscratcher; Kökçü could have advanced from deeper areas without need for double pivot IP, especially given how much of a non-factor Yüksek was in build-up. As such, simply didn't have enough numbers inside the block.
#AUSTUR #FIFAWorldCup Lack of actual threat the trio of Yüksek, Kökçü and Çalhanoğlu provided both apparent in individual output, and extended to Türkiye collectively given the sheer volume of possession. They showed signs of this in qualification, and it ultimately decided the group opener.
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