Cech's error opened the door for Turkey to go through

Sunday saw Turkey snatch victory from the jaws of defeat 鬼门关夺回胜利 as they dragged themselves back into their game against the Czech Republic, finally winning 3-2.

With only fifteen minutes left on the clock, the Turks were losing by two goals to nil, and looked set to be dumped out of 被淘汰出局 the competition, but a low drive 低球 from Turkey’s Arda Turan got them back in the game.

The drama increased in the 88th minute when the Czech goalkeeper 守门员 Petr Cech, thought by many to be the best keeper in the world, fumbled 漏接（球） an easy save, dropping the ball at the feet of Turkey’s captain who tapped in 轻轻踢进.

My fault  When you make a mistake, you have to admit it. It was my mistake that decided that we have to go home.   Petr Cech, Czech Republic

Moments later the Turks scored again to earn themselves a place in the quarter-finals and send the Czech team back home.

After the game Cech admitted it was his howler 明显错误 that cost his team the match.

"It was my mistake that decided that we have to go home," said Cech.

Other exciting games this weekend included Holland’s 4-1 thrashing 狠狠击败 of France and Switzerland’s surprise 2-0 victory over a Portugal 'B team' 二流队阵.

Holland have particularly impressed in the tournament and could now be favourites to win the competition.

In fact the Dutch have even surprised themselves with the strong start they have made.

Feet on the ground  They are great results but we have to stay down to earth. We have one more game in the group but then if we lose we are out.   Arjen Robben, Holland

Holland striker Ruud van Nistelrooy said the team "are still trying to get their heads round" their fantastic form 状态, by which he meant they are in the process of accepting how well they have done.

"It seems everything is falling into place 各就各位, confidence is there and it lifts the team," said van Nistelrooy, meaning that the team’s morale 士气 is good, thanks to the belief they have in themselves.

But fellow Dutchman Arjen Robben warned against getting carried away by 沾沾自喜 their early success.

"They are great results but we have to stay down to earth," he said, meaning they must remain realistic and not believe they have already won the competition.

But at the top of their group and with more goals scored than any other team in the tournament so far, Holland must be seriously in contention (竞争) 有望成功 to win it.