It's 5 in the morning but I just have to make this post. The Euro 2008 game I just watched gave me goosebumps.

Final score: Turkey 3-2 Czech Republic

Turkey trailed 2-0 with just fifteen minutes to go, but their passion, their positive attitude, and their hunger to win emanated through the TV screen. I just had the feeling that Turkey would win it in normal time. It's a simple lesson - never give up, and keep the positive attitude and focus going.

On the other hand, I do feel very sorry for the Czechs, especially their goalkeeper Cech who fumbled with a cross, leading to the equaliser. Rain was pouring and the ball was definitely very wet and slippery. And when a team is considered favorites, its players undoubtedly would feel more shocked and stressed if they concede goals. Perhaps this would explain their loss of focus especially after the equaliser was scored. Meanwhile, the Turks enjoyed the less stressful circumstances and had a little bit of luck (a Czech effort had hit the post).

The stars may have been shining on the Turks that rainy night in the Stade de Geneve, but it was their hearts that won them the game.