<p>It was a night of redemption for Turkey at the Euro 2024 on Tuesday (July 2) after they beat Austria 2-1 in the Round of 16 contest in Leipzig. The win saw Turkey book a quarterfinal berth along with the Netherlands but had their goalkeeper Mert Gunok to thank after an excellent show in the goalpost. He produced a marvelous save to help Turkey preserve their lead and head into the last eight for the first time since 2008.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">Mert Günok's incredible 95th-minute save 🤯😱<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EUROLastMinute?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EUROLastMinute</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Hublot?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Hublot</a> <a href="https://t.co/N2AImAbc7A">pic.twitter.com/N2AImAbc7A</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Gunok makes excellent save</strong></h2>

<p>Having taken a 2-0 lead, Austria reduced the deposit to 2-1 in the 66th minute and set up a mouth-watering final quarter of the match. Austria tried their best to score the equalsier and take the match into extra time but failed on all occasions. One such save came in the final minute of the match when Austria attacker Christoph Baumgartner lopped past four defenders and headed a ball in the direction of the goalkeeper and almost scored the equalising goal.</p>

<p>However, Turkish goalie Gunok stretched himself when the ball was curling away from him to make an excellent save. The save reminded me of Gordon Banks,&nbsp;had similarly saved a Pele-bound effort at the 1970 FIFA World Cup. Pele, who was at that time a two-time World Cup winner and about to win his third title headed a ball in the direction of Banks with the ball almost certain to reach the goal. However, like Gunok on Tuesday, Banks had an outstretching hand which saw the goal saved. The save is considered one of the iconic moments in football history and in the FIFA World Cup.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/football/copa-america-2024-brazil-held-by-colombia-to-face-uruguay-in-quarter-final-737311">Copa America 2024: Brazil held by Colombia, to face Uruguay in quarter-final</a></p>

<p>Gunok’s save is compared with Banks and could be of great significance if Turkey go deep into the tournament.</p>

<h2><strong>Quarterfinal stage confirmed</strong></h2>

<p>After yesterday’s results, the quarterfinal matches for the Euro 2024 were confirmed with Netherlands awaiting Turkey. In the other contests, England will face Switzerland while France take on Spain for a place in the semis. Portugal on the other hand will face hosts Germany with a tough prospect in hand ahead of the semifinal clash.</p>


It was a night of redemption for Turkey at the Euro 2024 on Tuesday (July 2) after they beat Austria 2-1 in the Round of 16 contest in Leipzig. The win saw Turkey book a quarterfinal berth along with the Netherlands but had their goalkeeper Mert Gunok to thank after an excellent show in the goalpost.

It was a night of redemption for Turkey at the Euro 2024 on Tuesday (July 2) after they beat Austria 2-1 in the Round of 16 contest in Leipzig. The win saw Turkey book a quarterfinal berth along with the Netherlands but had their goalkeeper Mert Gunok to thank after an excellent show in the goalpost. He produced a marvelous save to help Turkey preserve their lead and head into the last eight for the first time since 2008. Mert Günok's incredible 95th-minute save 🤯😱#EUROLastMinute | @Hublot pic.twitter.com/N2AImAbc7A — UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 2, 2024 × Gunok makes excellent save Having taken a 2-0 lead, Austria reduced the deposit to 2-1 in the 66th minute and set up a mouth-watering final quarter of the match. Austria tried their best to score the equalsier and take the match into extra time but failed on all occasions. One such save came in the final minute of the match when Austria attacker Christoph Baumgartner lopped past four defenders and headed a ball in the direction of the goalkeeper and almost scored the equalising goal. However, Turkish goalie Gunok stretched himself when the ball was curling away from him to make an excellent save. The save reminded me of Gordon Banks, had similarly saved a Pele-bound effort at the 1970 FIFA World Cup. Pele, who was at that time a two-time World Cup winner and about to win his third title headed a ball in the direction of Banks with the ball almost certain to reach the goal. However, like Gunok on Tuesday, Banks had an outstretching hand which saw the goal saved. The save is considered one of the iconic moments in football history and in the FIFA World Cup. ALSO READ | Copa America 2024: Brazil held by Colombia, to face Uruguay in quarter-final Gunok’s save is compared with Banks and could be of great significance if Turkey go deep into the tournament. Quarterfinal stage confirmed After yesterday’s results, the quarterfinal matches for the Euro 2024 were confirmed with Netherlands awaiting Turkey. In the other contests, England will face Switzerland while France take on Spain for a place in the semis. Portugal on the other hand will face hosts Germany with a tough prospect in hand ahead of the semifinal clash.

WATCH: Mert Gunok replicates iconic last-gasp 'Gordan Banks' save to help Turkey beat Austria at Euro 2024

<p>Pele and Gordon Banks will forever be connected by the save of the century in Mexico in 1970, and the Brazilian legend explained exactly why on Tuesday as he paid tribute to a "fine human being" and "a goalkeeper with magic."</p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/englands-world-cup-winning-keeper-gordon-banks-dead-at-81-196933">death of the 81-year-old former England keeper</a> was announced by his former club Stoke City on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Banks leapt across the goalmouth to turn Pele's header around the post in the first-round clash in Guadalajara in 1970. The miraculous stop was soon dubbed "the save of the century."</p>

<p>"For many people, their memory of Gordon Banks is defined by the save he made against me in 1970," Pele said in a Facebook post. "I understand why."</p>

<p>"The save was one of the best I have ever seen - in real life and in all the thousands of games I have watched since."</p>

<p>"When you are a footballer, you know straight away how well you have hit the ball. I hit that header exactly as I had hoped. Exactly where I wanted it to go. And I was ready to celebrate."</p>

<p>"But then this man, Banks, appeared in my sight, like a kind of blue phantom, is how I described him. He came from nowhere and he did something I didn't feel was possible. He pushed my header, somehow, up and over. And I couldn't believe what I saw. Even now when I watch it l, I can't believe it. I can't believe how he moved so far, so fast."</p>

<p>"I scored so many goals in my life, but many people, when they meet me, always ask me about that save. While it was indeed phenomenal, my memory of Gordon is not defined by that - it is defined by his friendship. He was a kind and warm man who gave so much to people," the 78-year-old Pele wrote.</p>

<p>"So I am glad he saved my header - because that act was the start of a friendship between us that I will always treasure. Whenever we met, it was always like we had never been apart."</p>

<p>"I have great sadness in my heart today and I send condolences to the family he was so proud of."</p>

<p>"Rest in peace, my friend. Yes, you were a goalkeeper with magic. But you were also so much more. You were a fine human being."</p>


Pele and Gordon Banks will forever be connected by the save of the century in Mexico in 1970, and the Brazilian legend explained exactly why on Tuesday as he paid tribute to a "fine human being" and "a goalkeeper with magic.

Pele and Gordon Banks will forever be connected by the save of the century in Mexico in 1970, and the Brazilian legend explained exactly why on Tuesday as he paid tribute to a "fine human being" and "a goalkeeper with magic." The death of the 81-year-old former England keeper was announced by his former club Stoke City on Tuesday. Banks leapt across the goalmouth to turn Pele's header around the post in the first-round clash in Guadalajara in 1970. The miraculous stop was soon dubbed "the save of the century." "For many people, their memory of Gordon Banks is defined by the save he made against me in 1970," Pele said in a Facebook post. "I understand why." "The save was one of the best I have ever seen - in real life and in all the thousands of games I have watched since." "When you are a footballer, you know straight away how well you have hit the ball. I hit that header exactly as I had hoped. Exactly where I wanted it to go. And I was ready to celebrate." "But then this man, Banks, appeared in my sight, like a kind of blue phantom, is how I described him. He came from nowhere and he did something I didn't feel was possible. He pushed my header, somehow, up and over. And I couldn't believe what I saw. Even now when I watch it l, I can't believe it. I can't believe how he moved so far, so fast." "I scored so many goals in my life, but many people, when they meet me, always ask me about that save. While it was indeed phenomenal, my memory of Gordon is not defined by that - it is defined by his friendship. He was a kind and warm man who gave so much to people," the 78-year-old Pele wrote. "So I am glad he saved my header - because that act was the start of a friendship between us that I will always treasure. Whenever we met, it was always like we had never been apart." "I have great sadness in my heart today and I send condolences to the family he was so proud of." "Rest in peace, my friend. Yes, you were a goalkeeper with magic. But you were also so much more. You were a fine human being."

Pele pays tribute to goalkeeping magic of 'blue phantom' Gordon Banks

<p>Gordon Banks, the goalkeeper in England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke City said on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Banks won 73 caps for England between 1963 and 1972 and made nearly 200 appearances for Stoke before his playing career was brought to an end due to a car crash that cost him the sight in one eye.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers to have played the game and will perhaps be best remembered for the diving stop he made to deny Brazil's Pele at the 1970 World Cup, which later became known as the "save of the century".&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"An all-time great for England, moments from his remarkable World Cup-winning career will continue to linger long in the memory."<a href="https://t.co/HGCrWnmkqX">https://t.co/HGCrWnmkqX</a></p>
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<p>"It is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight," Banks' family said in a statement posted on Stoke's official website.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are devastated to lose him but we have so many happy memories and could not have been more proud of him."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Banks began his career at Chesterfield in 1958 and moved to Leicester City the following year. He won his first England cap in 1963, four years before he joined Stoke.&nbsp;</p>


Gordon Banks, the goalkeeper in England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke City said on Tuesday. Banks won 73 caps for England between 1963 and 1972 and made nearly 200 appearances for Stoke before his playing career was brought to an end due to a car crash that cost him the sight in one eye.

Gordon Banks, the goalkeeper in England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke City said on Tuesday. Banks won 73 caps for England between 1963 and 1972 and made nearly 200 appearances for Stoke before his playing career was brought to an end due to a car crash that cost him the sight in one eye. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers to have played the game and will perhaps be best remembered for the diving stop he made to deny Brazil's Pele at the 1970 World Cup, which later became known as the "save of the century". We’re deeply saddened to hear that Gordon Banks, our #WorldCup-winning goalkeeper, has passed away. Our thoughts are with Gordon’s friends, family and supporters at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/nbzncYBCFA — England (@England) February 12, 2019 × "An all-time great for England, moments from his remarkable World Cup-winning career will continue to linger long in the memory."https://t.co/HGCrWnmkqX — England (@England) February 12, 2019 × "It is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight," Banks' family said in a statement posted on Stoke's official website. "We are devastated to lose him but we have so many happy memories and could not have been more proud of him." Banks began his career at Chesterfield in 1958 and moved to Leicester City the following year. He won his first England cap in 1963, four years before he joined Stoke.

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