Sukur

First of all, Hakan Sukur is one of the best players in Turkey.

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"Sukur is one of the best players in Turkey and has contributed extremely well," Gunes said.

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Left to right: Turkey's Hakan Sukur, China's Li Weifeng, the ball and Chinese goalkeeper Jin Jiang tumble into the goal.

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Sukur was wide open in front of goalkeeper Tony Sylva, but he allowed Hasan Sas 'pass to roll under his foot without getting a shot.

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Though captain Hakan Sukur had perhaps his best scoring chance of the tournament with nine minutes left, a stunning volley which Marcos turned aside, the veteran still failed to score in six matches as Turkey's lone forward in the starting lineup.

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Moments later, Sukur slowed down on Sas 'long pass into the area that clearly was within reach with a slight burst of speed.

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He had team captain Hakan Sukur in his sights, but Sukur's acrobatic, side-winding effort with his back to the goal was snagged by Brazilian goalkeeper

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Sukur left in the 67th minute for Mansiz, who wound up deciding the game.

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F Hakan Sukur has hit back at criticism of his performance (no goals, only one shot).

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Then Sukur managed only a weak header from in front, and he came up a step short on a fine cross from Ergun Penbe.

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