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Goals from Arda Turan and Gokhan Gonul led Turkey to a 2-0 win over Austria on Tuesday to rise above its opponent in Group A of qualifying for the 2012 European Championship.
Turkey went ahead in the 28th minute when Arda received the ball from a throw-in, dribbled through the defense and slid the ball past goalkeeper Juergen Macho.
Gokhan doubled the lead from a through pass by substitute Semih Senturk following a counterattack, the right winger easily slipping the ball into the net to seal the victory.
Turkey goalkeeper Volkan Demirel saved a penalty from substitute Erwin Hoffer in the 83rd to end any hopes of a comeback.
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Turkey has nine points, two more than Austria. Germany has a perfect record to top the group with 15 points.
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