“I served with pride, glory and honor for 14 years," he said after the game.

The 35-year old goalie played 118 caps for Turkey leading his nation to the World Cup 2002 and EURO 2008 semi-finals.

"I am proud of my team-mates. Everybody in Turkey should get behind them because this team can achieve a lot," added Rustu

The former Barcelona was a substitute keeper for Volkan Demirel but the latter was handed a two-match ban allowing him to play against Croatia and Germany.