The chase for the 2016 European Cup will take its next step on Sunday. Two teams attempting to qualify for the tournament will do battle in a match between Turkey and the Netherlands. The contest scheduled for 12 p.m. ET will be held at Konya BüyükÅŸehir Torku Arena in Konya and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on ESPN2.
What They're Saying
Turkey head coach Fatih Terim on the implications of Sunday's match (via UEFA): "The style and atmosphere of the Netherlands game will be different. It will be a huge advantage if we win. If we lose, we will throw in the towel and start to prepare for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. If we draw, then the results of the last two games will be decisive."
Netherlands icon Ruud Gullit on what he expects from his national team: "Everything has to be sacrificed for a positive result. That is the mentality coach Danny Blind has to embrace and he has to demand that attitude from his players. Whether in the end it happens with younger or older players, with experienced or inexperienced guys, it doesn't matter. Just so long as it is ruthless and delivers victory."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Memphis Depay is widely considered the future of Dutch football, and would suffer the most should the Netherlands fail to qualify for the 2016 Euros. In six appearances with Manchester United this season, the 21-year-old has two goals.
Turkey's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Babacan, Balta, Aziz, Calhanoglu, Inan, Turan, Tore, Tufan, Sen, Bulut, Yilmaz
Netherlands' Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Cillessen, Van der Wiel, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Blind, Klaassen, Wijnaldum, Sneijder, Depay, Robben, Huntelaar
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