In the 1/8 finals of the UEFA Europa League, Turkey successfully eliminated Austria with a score of 2-1 and advanced to the last eight. After the match, Turkey's midfielder Kirk Qu was interviewed, sharing his mood and outlook.
Talking about the emotions of winning the game and advancing, Kirkcrank expressed his happiness. He confessed that it had been a long time since the Turkish team had made it out of the group, let alone into the quarterfinals. This win is a huge boost for the whole team and the fans. However, he also expressed his regret that he will not be able to play in the next round against the Netherlands because of his yellow card accumulation suspension. Such mixed emotions are intertwined, but Kirkcrank still believes that his teammates will be able to show a great performance against the Netherlands.
Regarding the elimination of the Austrian team, Kirkcrank said it was a revenge for the team's 1-6 defeat to their opponents two months ago. He believes that the fans will be very happy with the victory as the team not only won the game but also showed resilience and fighting spirit.
For the next opponent, the Netherlands, Kökçü expressed his full respect and preparation. He confessed that the Netherlands is a very strong opponent, but the Turkish team will also do their best to prepare for it. Although he will not be able to play, he will be on the sidelines cheering for his teammates and hoping that the team will continue to show the same fighting spirit and team spirit. He believes that the outcome of the match will ultimately be seen on the field and that the Turkish team will go all out to win.