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By Fatih Erel
ISTANBUL (AA) – Turkey claimed a sensational win in Sweden, UEFA said on Tuesday after Turkey recovered from a two-goal deficit and defeated Sweden 3-2 on Monday.
“Turkey rallied late to beat Sweden, ” UEFA said in its website on Tuesday.
Turkey clawed back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Sweden 3-2 Monday in a UEFA Nations League group match at Sweden’s Friends Arena.
– Akbaba leads late Turkey comeback in Sweden
“Emre Akbaba was Turkey's hero, scoring an 88th-minute equalizer before a sensational late winner as Mircea Lucescu's side recovered from 2-0 down in Solna, ” UEFA said.
“The hosts looked to be cruising after goals from Isaac Kiese Thelin and Viktor Claesson either side of half-time. Hakan Calhanoglu's fine swift reply gave Turkey hope, though, and Akbaba did the rest, ” UEFA said.
Sweden coach Janne Andersson said, “Turkey was much more ready and ambitious. ”
Turkish coach Mircea Lucescu said, “This team is the future team. We should trust this team. We played well and won. “
“Comebacks are in our soul, ” Turkish national team official account tweeted.
“Emre Akbaba scored twice late on as Turkey completed an extraordinary comeback from 2-0 down to beat Sweden in the Nations League, ” BBC Sports said.
Sweden was beaten by England in July's World Cup quarter-finals, BCC Sports reminded.
“Turkey seal remarkable comeback win in Sweden, ” the Guardian said.
“Turkey were victorious over Sweden, ” said Daily Mail, adding “Akbaba's brace helps Turkey beat Sweden. ”
Akbaba scored twice as Turkey snatched a stunning 3-2 victory over Sweden, Daily Mail said.
Swedish were overthrown by Turkey after leading 2-0, French L'Equipe newspaper said.
“Akbaba the hero of Turkey, ” L'Equipe said.
“The Turks with Hakan Calhanoglu who plays in Italy's Milan team overcome Sweden in a creepy race, overturning the result in the final minutes, ” Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport said.
