The friendly match between Turkey and Russia A national football teams in Antalya ended without a goal.
The match, played in front of almost full stands, amidst the enthusiastic applause and cheers of the fans holding Turkish and Russian flags, was a good rehearsal for both teams.
Russia, who played their first match with the new coach Çerçesov, and Turkey, who took the field with a new understanding with the exclusion of Arda, Selçuk and Burak, could not come to terms. While Russia was more effective in the match, Turkey’s Emre Mor’s personal skills and positions were applauded.
This match, which was held within the scope of “normalization” steps after the political crisis between the two countries, ended with a “draw” in a friendly atmosphere: 0-0
Meanwhile, according to Hürriyet, when the Russian national team took the field, the tribunes whistled and protested and an emergency announcement was immediately made at Antalya Arena Stadium.
Federation officials asked the fans to listen to the Russian national anthem in a gentlemanly manner befitting Turkish hospitality.
There were more than a thousand Russian fans in the stands. Fans took a souvenir photo in front of giant Turkish and Russian flags before the stadium.
Meanwhile, it was noteworthy that Russia played the match in a special jersey with Turkish and Russian flags, while Turkey played in a standard jersey.
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was among those who watched the match in the stands. President of the Russian Football Federation Vitali Mutko sat next to the minister.
Source: www.turkrus.com
