Croatia v Turkey result – Croatia reach Euro 2012 after draw Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Leigh Copson 15 Nov 2011 Tweet Players of Croatia celebrate during the EURO 2012 qualifier, play off second leg match between Croatia and Turkey at the Zagreb Stadium on November 15, 2011 in Zagreb, Croatia. (credit: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Euro 2012 newsPortugal v Bosnia-Herzegovina result – Portugal romp into Euro 2012Montenegro v Czech Republic result – Czechs through to Euro 2012Republic of Ireland v Estonia result – Draw puts Ireland in Euro 2012 Share it Pin It Croatia booked their place in Euro 2012 as a goalless draw against Turkey completed a 3-0 aggregate victory.The Croatians returned from Turkey with a comfortable three-goal cushion from the first leg, and Turkey never appeared likely to stage a dramatic comeback.Things could have been so much different had the Turks taken an early lead, but Croatia goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa did well to deny Colin Kazim-Richards after Selcuk Inan’s shot from distance had clattered the upright.That scare sparked Croatia into life and they could have wrapped up the victory in more clinical fashion had Ivica Olic, Gordon Schildenfeld, Mario Mandzukic and Darijo Srna not failed to hit the target when presented with chances.Turkey almost took the lead on the hour mark when Kazim-Richards squared the ball for Hamit Altintop, but the striker could only clip the outside of the post as time ticked away.Mandzukic was denied by a fine point-blank save late on, but Croatia had done more than enough to progress to next summer’s finals in Poland and Ukraine. Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 125 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles Euro 2012 Latest Schedule and Fixtures List25 May 2012A guide detailing all the important dates for Euro 2012 England Euro 2012 betting: Jack Butland 25/1 to play after John Ruddy withdrawal25 May 2012Rookie goalkeeper Jack Butland has been called up to the England squad for Euro 2012 after John Rud Republic of Ireland Euro 2012 squad - James McClean tipped to start21 May 2012Sunderland winger James McClean could start the Republic of Ireland’s first Euro 2012 match against Carles Puyol doubtful for Euro 201208 May 2012Barcelona captain Carles Puyol could miss Euro 2012 after his club announced he requires knee surge Dutch name provisional squad for Euro 201207 May 2012Premier League goalkeepers Tim Krul and Michel Vorm have been named in the provisional 35-man Nethe Republic of Ireland squad named for Euro 201207 May 2012Wigan midfielder James McCarthy has been omitted from the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2012 a More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags Croatia 0 Turkey 0, Croatia V Turkey Result, Euro 2012 Play-Off Results
