Match report
Türkiye Defeats Hungary 3-0 in UEFA Nations League
Hungary
0–3
FT
Türkiye
Mar 23, 2025
Türkiye showcased their dominance in the UEFA Nations League as they defeated Hungary 3-0. Hungary struggled to contain the Turkish attack, with Hakan Calhanoglu scoring from the penalty spot, followed by goals from Ahmet Guler and Abdülkerim Bardakçı. Hungary's Attila Fiola received a yellow card early in the game, setting a defensive tone that ultimately proved insufficient.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Hungary 0-3 Türkiye
- • H. Calhanoglu scored a penalty goal at 37 minutes
- • A. Guler scored a normal goal at 39 minutes, assisted by O. Aydin
- • Abdülkerim Bardakçı scored the third goal at 90 minutes, assisted by B. A. Yilmaz
- • Attila Fiola (Hungary) and I. Yuksek (Türkiye) received yellow cards early on, followed by further cautions for M. Dardai and Willi Orbán (both Hungary)
Lineups
Hungary
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 D. Dibusz (G)
- 5 A. Fiola (D)
- 6 W. Orbán (D)
- 15 M. Dárdai (D)
- 14 B. Bolla (M)
- 18 B. Dárdai (M)
- 8 B. Vécsei (M)
- 11 M. Kerkez (M)
- 16 D. Gazdag (F)
- 10 D. Szoboszlai (F)
- 19 B. Varga (F)
Substitutes
- 7 L. Nego
- 17 T. Nikitscher
- 4 A. Szalai
- 21 A. Tóth
- 23 K. Csoboth
- 3 B. Balogh
- 2 A. Osváth
- 12 P. Gulácsi
- 13 M. Kata
- 20 R. Sallai
- 9 L. Szabó
- 22 P. Szappanos
Türkiye
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 U. Çakır (G)
- 18 M. Müldür (D)
- 4 S. Akaydin (D)
- 14 A. Bardakcı (D)
- 13 E. Elmalı (D)
- 10 H. Çalhanoğlu (M)
- 16 İ. Yüksek (M)
- 20 O. Aydın (M)
- 8 A. Güler (M)
- 11 K. Yıldız (M)
- 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (F)
Substitutes
- 5 S. Özcan
- 9 B. Yılmaz
- 17 İ. Kahveci
- 19 D. Gül
- 2 Y. Akçiçek
- 15 C. Uzun
- 6 A. Karazor
- 3 E. Topçu
- 22 R. Baniya
- 12 B. Özer
- 1 M. Şengezer
- 21 E. Mor
Timeline
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21' Hungary Card · Yellow CardAttila Fiola
Foul
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30' Türkiye Card · Yellow CardI. Yuksek
Foul
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37' Türkiye Goal · PenaltyH. Calhanoglu
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39' Türkiye Goal · Normal GoalA. Guler · Assist: O. Aydin
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43' Türkiye Card · Yellow CardK. Akturkoglu
Foul
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46' Türkiye subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Yuksek · On: S. Ozcan
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46' Hungary subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Dardai · On: T. Nikitscher
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52' Hungary Card · Yellow CardM. Dardai
Foul
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59' Hungary Card · Yellow CardWilli Orbán
Foul
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60' Hungary subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Dardai · On: Attila Szalai
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60' Hungary subst · Substitution 4Off: Dániel Gazdag · On: A. Toth
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64' Türkiye subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: B. A. Yilmaz
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64' Türkiye subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Guler · On: I. C. Kahveci
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71' Türkiye subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Aydin · On: D. Gul
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72' Türkiye Card · Yellow CardAbdülkerim Bardakçı
Argument
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74' Hungary subst · Substitution 5Off: Bálint Vécsei · On: K. Csoboth
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82' Türkiye subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Yildiz · On: Y. Akcicek
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90' Türkiye Goal · Normal GoalAbdülkerim Bardakçı · Assist: B. A. Yilmaz
Match Stats
| Stat | Hungary | Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 9 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 496 | 414 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 425 | 341 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early penalty goal by H. Calhanoglu at 37 minutes gave Türkiye a significant lead and shifted the momentum in their favor.
- ▸ A. Guler's goal just two minutes later at 39 minutes further solidified Türkiye's control, making it challenging for Hungary to bounce back.
- ▸ Abdülkerim Bardakçı's goal in the 90th minute sealed the victory for Türkiye, ending Hungary's hopes of a comeback.