Despite the Apprentice final that was being screened on the Beeb as I wrote this blog (Lee will win - watch this space!) - I found myself engrossed in Switzerland vs Turkey, which despite the ridiculous conditions, served up quite the entertaining game.
OK, so it wasn't one for the purists. There was no 'total football' to be seen...heck, at times there was little football to be seen whatsoever. The first half gave way to some shambolic weather conditions - yes this took the sting out of the game somewhat, and it didnt make for the best football, but it was sure as hell watchable.
But while quality was lacking, there was no shortage of drama. You see, both teams went out to win this match, and that's refreshing to see in an age where too many teams are content to pile men behind the ball and hope for the best.
And win it Turkey did, in the cruelest of fashions. A deflected goal in the last minute. Heartbreak for the hosts, sheer joy for the Turks, and a thrilling finale for the neutrals!
Low on quality, high on drama, poor weather conditions, direct football, flukey last minute winners...sounds more like Accrington Stanley vs Barnet. No wonder I enjoyed myself so much.
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