Football pundits hail Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok for his last-gasp save in 2-1 win over Austria. Turkey have booked a place in the quarter-finals against the Netherlands. After Merih Demiral scored a brace to beat Austria 2-1 in the last 16 on Tuesday.
But Austria, who had been pushing hard towards the end. Almost equalised in the final minute of stoppage time. When Christoph Baumgartner headed the ball into the net. But Gunock managed to slap it away with one hand UFABET
The save that sent Turkey through impressed many, with BBC pundits praising it and comparing it to Gordon Banks’ save denying Pele’s header.
Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott described it as an incredible save and the save of the tournament.
Former Blackburn striker Chris Sutton said Gunock’s save was one of the greatest in Euro history.
While former Arsenal players Lee Dixon and Matthew Upson shared similar sentiments. They were reminded of Gordon Banks’ save to deny Brazil legend Pele’s header at the 1970 World Cup.
If Gunok’s save last night comes at another point in any number of other games. It doesn’t become etched in history. The fact it occurred at the death, and could have been the difference between Turkey advancing to the quarter-finals. Or going out of the tournament either after extra time or on penalties, makes it much more special.