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Turkey: This is only the beginning of our domination.

Turkey: This is only the beginning of our domination.

The Diaspora of Turkey
Tue 14 May 2013 00:00 GMT

Turkey: This is only the beginning of our domination.

Turkey Makes Its Presence Felt
A feeling of unbridled joy tinged with relief dominated the Turkish Diaspora Soccer team after they captured a big 3-1 victory against Tanzania Diaspora team at the Roy Lester Stadium in Rockville

 

MD. Coach Oguz of Turkey made it clear this was just the start of a new era. Indeed, it is notable that Turkey's first strong and decisive win for the 2013 Diaspora World Cup came with new blood and youngest squad. The number 10 Baris Safoglu, son of Turkish coach Oguz Safoglu is regarded by many football critics and journalists as on the best midfielder in the area. He now has one goal in mind. To be the 2013 Diaspora World Cup best player. For those who remembered in the past season of the Diaspora World Cup, Turkey played like a team lacking leadership and an appropriate, coherent plan throughout an ugly and bitterly 3-1 loss to Senegal at the Ridge Park Stadium when they failed to qualify for the knockout stage. It wasnt the defeat itself that proved so troubling. It was the manner in which the Turks capitulated. The final score flattered a squad that spent the majority of the afternoon on its heels, devoid of the energy, possession and ideas Oguz intended to deliver. But, make No Mistake about it. This year is different. The game is on. The Diaspora World Cup group games are in full swing. The Diaspora Turkish team will perform feats. The Diaspora World Cup

Technical Quality in the Turkish Squad

Turkey had players capable of contributing in different areas of the field. Cengiz Bolayir was described as a versatile player who could operate both defensively and in midfield, while also providing a threat from set pieces and long-range free kicks.

 

Another important player was Cenk Atilgan, a midfielder recognized for his late attacking runs, passing ability and understanding of the game. His ability to recover possession and begin attacking moves added another dimension to Turkey's midfield.

Turkey Competes Among Strong International Teams

Turkey's challenge came in a highly competitive Diaspora World Cup environment. Contemporary coverage of the 2014 tournament listed Turkey in a group that included Sierra Leone, Trinidad & Tobago, Liberia, Ghana, the United States, England, Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania. Only four teams from the ten-team group would qualify.

 

That meant every match carried importance, with teams competing not only for victories but also for a place among the group qualifiers.

 

For Turkey, competing against such a broad collection of international diaspora teams provided an opportunity to demonstrate its organization, technical ability and competitive spirit.
Fabio Cannavaro pictured outside the Paradiso training centre in Naples

Turkey Makes Its Presence Felt

The headline's message captures the ambition surrounding the Turkish team: the players and supporters believed that their strongest performances could still be ahead of them.

 

Turkey's participation showed the depth of the Turkish diaspora football community and its willingness to compete on an international stage. The team's talented players gave supporters reasons to remain confident as the competition continued.

 

Whether the next stage brought victories or new challenges, Turkey's message was one of ambition — the team wanted its participation to be the beginning of something bigger rather than the end of its journey.

Only the Beginning for Turkey

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