England V Turkey - 22nd May 2016

England v Turkey International friendly match at the Manchester City Stadium.

My surprise treat for doing so well at my dancing and swimming events this week.

My ticket to the match.

A quick lunch at my favourite 'Five Guys' at the Trafford Centre Manchester.

Then on to the Etihad Stadium.

There was a great atmosphere in the fan zone before the match.

Come on England!

Time to look in the shop.

Here's what I spent my money on.

I bought my programme also.

We enjoyed some more of the live entertainment.

Then headed into the stadium.

This is my view of the pitch.

Ready for the match to start.

 

Listening to the pundits on my radio.

The stadium is very empty still.

Joe Hart warming up, at his home club.

There's the Turkey fans.  They were very loud and singing the whole match.

Here come the rest of the team to warm up.

Harry Kane.

 

Come on  Jamie Vardy, let's have some goals.

That's it warm up over, time for the anthems.

Look at the St Georges flag in the crowd.

Here come the teams.

Singing the British Anthem.

The large three lions emblem passing through the crowd.

Team talk.

Hooray!  The match is about to start.

The team talk must have worked 1-0 England in the 3rd minute, Harry Kane scored.

He's got a great view!

What do you think Roy?

Foul!

Free Kick.

One of Kane's many missed opportunities during the game.

Oh dear, what happened in the 13th minute Joe Hart?

Ready to go again.

Foul and free kick second chance.

Give Dele Alli the ball then. Is this football or rugby?

What are you going to change for the second half Roy?

Half Time.

Enjoying the match. Cannot wait for the second half.

Lets get a second goal  Jamie Vardy.

How are we going to score then Harry?

Finally here come Turkey for the second half, they made everybody wait!

Second half.

We're ready.

So are the Turkey supporter's.

Harry Kane's penalty.

Saved or did it hit the post :-(.

What do the commentators think of that?

Finally Jamie Vardy scores!

Lots of defending till the end of the match.

No injuries before the Euro's please.

Full time.

Well done England 2-1 win.  But still lots of work  and improvements needed before the Euro's.

Time to head home.

I enjoyed my first visit to the Etihad.

What a great weekend.  Nothing better than falling asleep on the way home!