Ends his career after his mistake: "I apologize"

On Thursday, Turkey fell heavily in the World Cup qualifier against Portugal.

The match ended 3-1, but at the position 2-1, the Turkish striker Burak Yylmaz had the chance to equalize on penalties.

He shot over.

The miss was fatal in the end, as Turkey now misses the chance to play the World Cup this winter.

"Now it's over"

After the match, Yilmaz was comforted by his teammates.

At the press conference, he apologized, and then ended his national team career.

-I do not understand how I could miss, I am still in shock.

I apologize, we all apologize.

This was my last chance to play a World Cup.

From now on, it's over, says Yilmaz according to goal.com.

- I do not want to quit after a match like this, but it does not feel right to continue, Yilmaz continues.

Turkey's 77th international match was thus his last.

Yilmaz plays everyday in French Lille.

See the miss and the reaction in the player above.