Match report

Türkiye Stalemates Wales 0-0 in UEFA Nations League

Türkiye
Türkiye
0–0
FT
Wales
Wales
Nov 16, 2024

Türkiye managed to hold off Wales in a tightly contested match, resulting in a 0-0 draw in their UEFA Nations League clash. Despite several key substitutions and a few yellow cards, neither team could break through the other's defense. Both sides showcased solid defensive efforts and created chances but failed to capitalize on them, leading to a scoreless tie. Notable moments included yellow cards for Abdülkerim Bardakçı of Türkiye and two Welsh players, B. Johnson and J. Rodon.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Türkiye 0-0 Wales
  • • Yellow Cards: Abdülkerim Bardakçı (Türkiye), B. Johnson (Wales), J. Rodon (Wales)
  • • Key Substitutions: Daniel James (Wales) replaced by M. Harris, E. Unal (Türkiye) replaced by B. A. Yilmaz
  • • Competition: UEFA Nations League

Lineups

Türkiye

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Günok (G)
  • 18 M. Müldür (D)
  • 3 M. Demiral (D)
  • 14 A. Bardakcı (D)
  • 13 E. Elmalı (D)
  • 17 Y. Akgün (M)
  • 6 O. Kökçü (M)
  • 10 H. Çalhanoğlu (M)
  • 11 B. Yılmaz (M)
  • 8 A. Güler (F)
  • 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 İ. Yüksek
  • 9 E. Ünal
  • 2 Z. Çelik
  • 22 K. Ayhan
  • 20 S. Kılıçsoy
  • 21 D. Haspolat
  • 23 U. Çakır
  • 5 O. Yokuşlu
  • 15 E. Topçu
  • 12 A. Bayındır
  • 4 S. Akaydin
  • 19 B. Yıldırım

Wales

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Darlow (G)
  • 14 C. Roberts (D)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 4 B. Davies (D)
  • 3 N. Williams (D)
  • 22 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 17 J. James (M)
  • 11 B. Johnson (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 19 S. Thomas (M)
  • 18 M. Harris (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 D. James
  • 15 L. Cullen
  • 10 D. Brooks
  • 9 L. Koumas
  • 5 R. Norrington-Davies
  • 16 B. Cabango
  • 7 J. Allen
  • 13 R. Colwill
  • 12 D. Ward
  • 2 C. Mepham
  • 21 T. King
  • 23 J. Dasilva

Timeline

  1. Wales
    9' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    B. Johnson

    Foul

  2. Wales
    46' Wales subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Harris · On: Daniel James
  3. Türkiye
    62' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    Abdülkerim Bardakçı

    Argument

  4. Türkiye
    65' Türkiye subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. A. Yilmaz · On: E. Unal
  5. Wales
    72' Wales subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Thomas · On: Liam Cullen
  6. Wales
    73' Wales subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. James · On: D. Brooks
  7. Türkiye
    75' Türkiye subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Elmali · On: Zeki Çelik
  8. Türkiye
    86' Türkiye subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Guler · On: K. Ayhan
  9. Wales
    87' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    J. Rodon

    Argument

  10. Wales
    90' Wales subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Johnson · On: L. Koumas

Match Stats

Stat Türkiye Wales
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 84% 76%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 4
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 551 329
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 10 1
Shots on Target 3 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 2
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 464 251
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 13 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ B. Johnson's early yellow card for Wales at the 9th minute set a defensive tone early in the match.
  • ▸ The substitution of B. A. Yilmaz for E. Unal at the 65th minute marked a change in Türkiye's attack strategy, but failed to create a breakthrough.
  • ▸ J. Rodon's yellow card for Wales at the 87th minute might have influenced the momentum, yet it did not result in any decisive action.