Euro 2020: Wales intention to silence Turkey’s ‘dwelling’ crowd in Baku

Euro 2020: Wales aim to silence Turkey's 'home' crowd in Baku

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Venue: Baku Olympic Stadium Date: Wednesday, 16 June Kick-off: 17:00 BST
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Wales will aim to “silence” what will effectively be a home crowd for Turkey when they meet in Baku for their second match of Euro 2020.

Turkey and Azerbaijan are such close geopolitical allies that their shared motto is “two states, one nation”.

At least 30,000 fans from both countries are expected to be at the Baku Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.

“When you come into an away stadium you know you’re going to get abuse,” said Wales captain Gareth Bale.

“But it’s something all us footballers have dealt with in the past – it’s normal. You enjoy it and feed off the atmosphere.

“Of course they’re not saying great things or booing us but you want to silence them.

“It gives you extra motivation, if we needed any more. It’s the atmosphere we enjoy the most and…

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