Turkey is Amazing!

Without a doubt, the Turks are the team of the tournament.

Impossible comebacks are becoming almost second-nature to this insanely resilient side who just never quit until the final whistle.

First, they came back against Switzerland in a driving rainstorm and won 2-1 after going a goal down.

Then, with quarterfinal qualification at stake, they shocked the Czech Republic by storming back from a 2-0 deficit through 74 minutes and scoring three goals in 15 minutes to win in unbelievably heroic fashion, 3-2.

Tonight, in Vienna, an entertaining and even match with Croatia suddenly became an instant classic when, after 119 minutes of scoreless football, it appeared the Croats had finally broken Turkish hearts by scoring a header off a somewhat broken play caused by keeper error. With only seconds remaining and Croatia surely through to the semis, Rustu, the second string goalie playing in Demirol's absence and attempting to make up for his gaffe, bombed a desperation free kick the length of the pitch, perfectly placing it just outside the six yard box where a lucky bounce was possible. And a lucky bounce is what they got as it fell to Semih who volleyed it perfectly and with power through a crease of Croatian defenders and the ball ended up in the back of the net.

Turkey is amazing, and their miracle run continues on to the semifinal; their first such appearance in Euro Championship history. With injuries, fatigue and suspensions (Arda Turan, Tuncay, Demirol, and Emre will all miss the semifinal) apparently plaguing their chances against the mighty Germans, it would seem time to finally bet against the Turks in their next game. But would you do it? I wouldn't...