Sincil Bank is an impressive stadium within easy walking distance of the city centre, and is overlooked by the city's iconic cathedral.
Turkey drew their opening game with England 2-2 after being two ahead at one point, whilst a report on Portugal's thrilling win over Australia is elsewhere on this blog. If anything the Turks have slightly the better of the first half, but Portugal lead at the interval with a 23rd minute goal, Sancidino Silva finishing confidently from a Carlos Chaby pass.
Turkey deservedly level after 59 minutes, Beykan Şimşek heading home a Kadir Ari cross at the near post, and they twice more have the ball in the net in the next few minutes, but skipper Salih Uçan is penalised and cautioned for handball and Beykan Şimşek is ruled narrowly offside. Portugal show great character to come through this spell and regain the lead on 69 minutes, Iuri Medeiros converting Frederic Maciel's pull back.
Turkey's excellent performance looks set to bring no reward, especially when İbrahim Yılmaz puts a free header just wide, but in the last minute of normal time the same player's shot is blocked by the arm of Nuno Malheiro, and Recep Niyaz equalises from the penalty spot.
Turkey are not finished yet, and in stoppage time Salih Uçan and İbrahim Yılmaz combine to put clear Kadir Ari clear, and he makes it 3-2 to spark some excited celebrations.
There is no way back for Portugal in the short amount of time that remains, and Turkey can look back on a noteworthy victory.
