Merih Demiral: 'We never expected this result' after World Cup loss

Merih Demiral voiced his team's shock and disappointment following Turkey's 2-0 defeat to Australia in the World Cup. The 28-year-old defender admitted that the team did not anticipate such an outcome, describing it as a "game of mistakes" where they "really got a result we didn't want."

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We really got a result we didn't want. We are sorry. We never expected this.

Despite the setback, Demiral stressed that the team gave their all and remains focused on the upcoming matches. "We still have two more games. We will try to get through them in the best way possible and try to advance from the group," he stated, acknowledging the difficulty of the World Cup stage and the need to perform.

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We still have two more games. We will try to get through them in the best way possible and try to advance from the group.

Reflecting on the team's situation, Demiral highlighted the importance of preparation and commitment. "We just talked inside. There is time until the next match. We will prepare, we will do what is necessary." He also addressed the public's expectations, urging for a balanced perspective on the team's performance, noting that both good and bad days can be subject to exaggeration in Turkey.

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This is the World Cup, it's our first experience. It's not easy. There's no need for excuses, we had to go out and win. We are very sorry.