Turkey will be playing against Croatia for Euro 2012 qualification. Turkish national soccer team beat Azerbaijan 1-0 to clinch second spot in Group A behind Germany, who beat Belgium 3-1 in the last round of qualifiers on Oct. 11.

Turkey had played Croatia in Euro 2008 competition before and eliminated the strong Balkan nation thanks to the veteran goalkeeper Rustu's saves and striker Semih Senturk's 120th minute miracle goal.

UEFA confirmed the draw of the group runner-ups in Krakow, Poland. UEFA based the seedings prior the draw on rankings on qualifying and tournament results from Euro 2008, the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.

Turkey and Croatia will play the first-leg match on November 11 or 12 while the return leg will be played on November. 15.

Croatia coach Bilic relishing revenge against Turkey

Croatia coach Slaven Bilic said Thursday he was dreaming of avenging their dramatic Euro 2008 quarter-final defeat to Turkey after drawing Turkey in the play-offs for a place at Euro 2012.

"We've been waiting, dreaming for three years to avenge that (match in Vienna)." Bilic told journalists in Zagreb after Thursday's draw in Poland.

Four years ago Turkey beat Croatia 3-1 on penalties after the match had finished 1-1 after extra-time. Semih Senturk levelled for Turkey in the first minute of time added on after Ivan Klasnic had given the Croats the lead in the 119th minute.

The first match is to played in Turkey, but Bilic believes that will play to the Croats' advantage: "In each match played at home Turks are running for a victory and pile on the pressure. If we manage to soak it up that will give us space to punish them on the counter-attack."