Match report

Wales 0-0 Türkiye: A Tense Draw in UEFA Nations League

Wales
Wales
0–0
FT
Türkiye
Türkiye
Sep 6, 2024

In a highly contentious match, Wales and Türkiye drew 0-0 in their UEFA Nations League clash. The game was marred by numerous yellow cards and a red card for Türkiye's B. A. Yilmaz, who was sent off for a foul in the 62nd minute. Both teams had chances but could not convert them into goals, resulting in a goalless draw.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Wales 0-0 Türkiye
  • • B. A. Yilmaz (Türkiye) received a red card in the 62nd minute
  • • H. Wilson and B. Johnson (Wales) each received yellow cards
  • • Türkiye had several yellow cards, including K. Yildiz, B. A. Yilmaz, and C. Soyuncu
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, notably Orkun Kökçü (Türkiye) and S. Thomas (Wales)

Lineups

Wales

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 D. Ward (G)
  • 14 C. Roberts (D)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 4 B. Davies (D)
  • 3 N. Williams (D)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 5 E. Ampadu (M)
  • 17 J. James (M)
  • 11 B. Johnson (F)
  • 10 A. Ramsey (F)
  • 19 S. Thomas (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 L. Koumas
  • 13 K. Moore
  • 15 O. Cooper
  • 1 K. Darlow
  • 22 J. Sheehan
  • 18 O. Beck
  • 16 B. Cabango
  • 21 A. Davies
  • 7 M. Harris
  • 20 R. Colwill
  • 23 C. Crew

Türkiye

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Günok (G)
  • 2 Z. Çelik (D)
  • 22 K. Ayhan (D)
  • 4 Ç. Söyüncü (D)
  • 14 A. Bardakcı (D)
  • 18 M. Müldür (D)
  • 8 A. Güler (M)
  • 6 O. Kökçü (M)
  • 16 İ. Yüksek (M)
  • 11 K. Yıldız (M)
  • 9 B. Yılmaz (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 H. Çalhanoğlu
  • 5 O. Yokuşlu
  • 7 K. Aktürkoğlu
  • 13 E. Topçu
  • 17 İ. Kahveci
  • 19 U. Nayir
  • 23 U. Çakır
  • 3 S. Akaydin
  • 15 S. Özcan
  • 12 A. Bayındır
  • 21 E. Dinkçi
  • 20 C. Uzun

Timeline

  1. Türkiye
    25' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    K. Yildiz

    Foul

  2. Wales
    28' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    H. Wilson

    Foul

  3. Wales
    29' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    B. Johnson

    Foul

  4. Türkiye
    31' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    B. A. Yilmaz

    Argument

  5. Türkiye
    39' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    K. Ayhan

    Foul

  6. Türkiye
    60' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    C. Soyuncu

    Argument

  7. Türkiye
    62' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    B. A. Yilmaz

    Foul

  8. Türkiye
    62' Türkiye Card · Red Card
    B. A. Yilmaz

    Foul

  9. Türkiye
    64' Türkiye subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Orkun Kökçü · On: H. Calhanoglu
  10. Wales
    72' Wales subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Thomas · On: L. Koumas
  11. Wales
    72' Wales subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ramsey · On: K. Moore
  12. Türkiye
    77' Türkiye subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Yuksek · On: O. Yokuşlu
  13. Türkiye
    77' Türkiye subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Yildiz · On: K. Akturkoglu
  14. Wales
    88' Wales subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. James · On: O. Cooper
  15. Türkiye
    90' Türkiye subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Zeki Çelik · On: Emirhan Topçu
  16. Türkiye
    90' Türkiye subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Guler · On: I. C. Kahveci

Match Stats

Stat Wales Türkiye
Fouls 12 20
Pass Accuracy 88% 78%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 5
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 602 301
Yellow Cards 2 6
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 1 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 2
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 529 234
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game took a significant turn when B. A. Yilmaz was shown a red card in the 62nd minute, leaving Türkiye to play with ten men for the remainder of the match.
  • ▸ Despite being down a player, Türkiye managed to hold off Wales' efforts to score, maintaining the 0-0 draw.