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72\u2019 Australia 1-0 Turkey <\/strong>
Yeah, the stadium crowd appeared to enjoy that blast over the PA.
We are back underway \u2014 no further changes yet though.
Worth noting that the clock doesn\u2019t actually stop for the drinks break. The time is just added on at the end. <\/p>\n

The Killers\u2019 iconic \u201cMr Brightside\u201d tune comes on over the speakers during the hydration break as the Telemundo broadcast looks at Arda Guler<\/strong>, quiet so far tonight, adjusting his shin pads.
Australia have been doing just fine, while Turkish stomachs must be sick.
Destiny is calling. Which side will answer?
Turkey need fewer Hollywood passes and more effective football.
68\u2019 Australia 1-0 Turkey<\/strong>
The drinks break arrives at a good time for Australia, because that was getting ropey.
Mohamed Toure<\/strong> took a moment on the turf too, with either a muscle issue or cramp (same thing?!).
You can see more changes being needed for Tony Popovic, but 25 minutes is a long time to be in protection mode. <\/p>\n

65\u2019 Australia 1-0 Turkey <\/strong>
The dynamic of this game is switching now.
Australia not as composed when winning the ball back in their own half, and there are a few spaces opening up for Turkey to run at and attack.
Those spaces haven\u2019t been there very often so far.
63\u2019 Australia 1-0 Turkey <\/strong>
Here come the changes as both coaches try to affect what\u2019s happening out there.
Yunus Akgun<\/strong> is on for Orkun Kokcu for Turkey, while Nestory Irankunda is cooked.
Nishan Velupillay<\/strong> \u2014 a wonderful name to say aloud \u2014 is on in his place for the Aussies.
I fear Baris Alper Yilmaz<\/strong> was given the hook at half-time for having the worst hair cut at this World Cup aside from Gianni Infantino.
No, I don\u2019t care I\u2019ve already made a gag along those lines. We have observations to make here.
61\u2019 Australia 1-0 Turkey <\/strong>
Yildiz<\/strong> skips wide, into the box and looks like he\u2019s about to pull the trigger.
Italiano sticks a toe out and it\u2019s enough to disrupt the run.
Another win for pure defensive numbers in the box there.
59\u2019 Australia 1-0 Turkey <\/strong>
Having mentioned about the lack of mistakes, Nestory Irankunda then makes one to concede a free kick in Arda Guler<\/strong> range.
The Real Madrid man takes it and forces a decent save from Beach. The rebound situation is a little more scratchy but Australia finally clear their lines, and then the following corner too.
But Turkey are just starting to force the issue here, and the Australian starters might be tiring a little.
How Tony Popovic plays it from here will be fascinating. Lock in or keep an attacking threat?
Even after Vincenzo Montella turned to Kenan Yildiz<\/strong>, Turkey\u2019s midfield remains short on both speed and depth.
56\u2019 Australia 1-0 Turkey <\/strong>
Australia are going to be a serious threat from set pieces, judging by that corner.
Burgess and Souttar are HUGE.
53\u2019 Australia 1-0 Turkey <\/strong>
Hard to not feel like Turkey have been a little disappointing here so far. Australia are outworking them and look like they have matters pretty much under control.
Their risks have tended to come away from their own half.
And zing! Aussie corner and Harry Souttar<\/strong>\u2019s downward header is excellently saved by Ugurcan Cakir.<\/p>\n

49\u2019 Australia 1-0 Turkey <\/strong>
The counter from Australia is textbook here. Mohamed Toure drives them forward, Jordan Bos<\/strong> is up to his left in support.
He gets to cut onto his right foot in the box too. But there\u2019s a handy block to deflect the shot wide \u2014 and the following corner comes to little thereafter.
Those spaces might well open up as this half goes along too, if the scoreline doesn\u2019t change. <\/p>\n

47\u2019 Australia 1-0 Turkey <\/strong>
Show of intent from Hakan Cahlanoglu<\/strong>, who takes aim from range \u2014 but his shot is straight into the midriff of Patrick Beach.
46\u2019 Australia 1-0 Turkey <\/strong>
Back out head Australia after the half-time break. No changes for them.
But a change for Turkey, as Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz<\/strong> comes on for a quiet Baris Alper Yilmaz<\/strong>.
And it\u2019s Turkey who get us back underway.
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