Match report
Türkiye Triumphs 4-2 Over Iceland in UEFA Nations League
Iceland
2–4
FT
Türkiye
Oct 14, 2024
Türkiye secured a 4-2 victory against Iceland in the UEFA Nations League, showcasing a strong comeback after falling behind early. Iceland's quick start, thanks to a goal from Oskarsson, was eventually overcome as Türkiye capitalized on key moments to take control of the game.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Iceland 2–4 Türkiye
- • Oskarsson scored for Iceland in the 3rd minute
- • Türkiye goals scored by Kahveci (62'), Calhanoglu (pen, 67'), Guler (88'), and Akturkoglu (90+5')
- • Three yellow cards were issued to Iceland players
- • Türkiye had multiple VAR interventions, confirming two penalties
Lineups
Iceland
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 12 H. Valdimarsson (G)
- 3 V. Lunddal Friðriksson (D)
- 5 S. Ingason (D)
- 20 D. Grétarsson (D)
- 17 L. Tómasson (D)
- 18 M. Anderson (M)
- 21 A. Traustason (M)
- 7 J. Guðmundsson (M)
- 23 M. Ellertsson (M)
- 9 O. Óskarsson (F)
- 22 A. Guðjohnsen (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Í. Jóhannesson
- 15 W. Willumsson
- 13 P. Gunnarsson
- 8 B. Willumsson
- 1 E. Ólafsson
- 6 H. Hermannsson
- 10 G. Sigurðsson
- 14 K. Finnsson
- 11 S. Magnússon
- 16 J. Magnússon
- 2 A. Sampsted
- 4 V. Pálsson
Türkiye
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 U. Çakır (G)
- 2 Z. Çelik (D)
- 3 M. Demiral (D)
- 14 A. Bardakcı (D)
- 20 F. Kadıoğlu (D)
- 6 O. Kökçü (M)
- 10 H. Çalhanoğlu (M)
- 17 İ. Kahveci (M)
- 8 A. Güler (M)
- 11 K. Yıldız (M)
- 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (F)
Substitutes
- 13 E. Elmalı
- 21 Y. Akgün
- 5 O. Yokuşlu
- 4 S. Akaydin
- 9 B. Yıldırım
- 12 M. Şengezer
- 16 E. Topçu
- 22 A. Karazor
- 19 A. Kutucu
- 15 S. Kılıçsoy
- 18 M. Müldür
- 1 A. Bayındır
Timeline
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3' Iceland Goal · Normal GoalO. Oskarsson · Assist: M. Anderson
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32' Iceland Card · Yellow CardM. E. Ellertsson
Foul
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35' Türkiye Card · Yellow CardM. Demiral
Argument
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52' Türkiye Var · Penalty confirmedA. Guler
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54' Iceland Card · Yellow CardH. Valdimarsson
Argument
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54' Türkiye Var · Goal cancelledH. Calhanoglu
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57' Türkiye Card · Yellow CardK. Yildiz
Argument
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62' Türkiye Goal · Normal GoalI. C. Kahveci · Assist: K. Yildiz
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66' Türkiye Var · Penalty confirmedM. Demiral
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67' Türkiye Goal · PenaltyH. Calhanoglu
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68' Iceland subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Anderson · On: I. Johannesson
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70' Türkiye Card · Yellow CardAbdülkerim Bardakçı
Time wasting
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78' Türkiye subst · Substitution 2Off: I. C. Kahveci · On: Y. Akgun
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78' Türkiye subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Kadioglu · On: E. Elmali
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81' Iceland Card · Yellow CardL. Tómasson
Foul
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83' Iceland Goal · Normal GoalA. Gudjohnsen · Assist: V. Lunddal
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88' Türkiye Goal · Normal GoalA. Guler · Assist: K. Akturkoglu
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89' Türkiye subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Guler · On: O. Yokuşlu
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90'+3 Türkiye subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Yildiz · On: B. Yildirim
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90'+5 Türkiye Goal · Normal GoalK. Akturkoglu
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90' Türkiye subst · Substitution 4Off: Orkun Kökçü · On: Samet Akaydın
Match Stats
| Stat | Iceland | Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 86% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 24 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 299 | 542 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 12 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 4 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 213 | 464 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 15 |
| Saves | 8 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Türkiye's equalizer by Kahveci in the 62nd minute shifted momentum
- ▸ Calhanoglu's penalty in the 67th minute put Türkiye ahead, solidifying their control
- ▸ Guler's and Akturkoglu's late goals sealed the victory for Türkiye