Match report

Türkiye Defeats Bulgaria 6-1 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Bulgaria
Bulgaria
1–6
FT
Türkiye
Türkiye
Oct 11, 2025

Türkiye demonstrated their superiority in a dominant 6-1 victory over Bulgaria in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. Goals from A. Guler, K. Yildiz, and Zeki Çelik, among others, overshadowed R. Kirilov's effort for Bulgaria. The team's tactical flexibility and clinical finishing were key to their victory.

Key Facts

  • • Türkiye scored 6 goals, with A. Guler and K. Yildiz leading the charge.
  • • Bulgaria managed to score one goal through R. Kirilov in the 13th minute.
  • • Türkiye's victory was secured with an own goal by V. Popov in the 49th minute.
  • • H. Calhanoglu and A. Guler were instrumental with multiple assists.
  • • Türkiye made several substitutions, including bringing on S. Ozcan and I. C. Kahveci.

Lineups

Bulgaria

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Mitov (G)
  • 6 V. Popov (D)
  • 15 P. Hristov (D)
  • 12 R. Bozhinov (D)
  • 2 H. Petrov (D)
  • 16 M. Petkov (M)
  • 9 K. Stoyanov (M)
  • 8 A. Kraev (M)
  • 10 R. Kirilov (M)
  • 18 I. Chochev (F)
  • 11 K. Despodov (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 D. Sheytanov
  • 21 S. Vutsov
  • 3 A. Chernev
  • 4 I. Gruev
  • 5 K. Dimitrov
  • 7 Z. Dimitrov
  • 14 F. Krastev
  • 17 M. Minchev
  • 19 I. Turitsov
  • 20 L. Petkov
  • 22 D. Velkovski
  • 23 S. Shopov

Türkiye

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 U. Cakir (G)
  • 2 Z. Celik (D)
  • 3 M. Demiral (D)
  • 14 A. Bardakci (D)
  • 20 F. Kadioglu (D)
  • 10 H. Calhanoglu (M)
  • 6 O. Kokcu (M)
  • 19 O. Aydin (M)
  • 8 A. Guler (M)
  • 11 K. Yildiz (M)
  • 7 K. Akturkoglu (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Gunok
  • 12 A. Bayindir
  • 4 C. Soyuncu
  • 5 S. Ozcan
  • 9 D. Gul
  • 13 E. Elmali
  • 15 S. Akaydin
  • 16 I. Yuksek
  • 17 I. C. Kahveci
  • 18 M. Muldur
  • 21 Y. Akgun
  • 22 C. Y. Uzun

Timeline

  1. Türkiye
    11' Türkiye Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Guler · Assist: H. Calhanoglu
  2. Bulgaria
    13' Bulgaria Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kirilov · Assist: K. Despodov
  3. Bulgaria
    42' Bulgaria Card · Yellow Card
    Rosen Bozhinov

    Foul

  4. Bulgaria
    44' Bulgaria Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kirilov

    Foul

  5. Türkiye
    49' Türkiye Goal · Own Goal
    V. Popov
  6. Türkiye
    51' Türkiye Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Yildiz · Assist: A. Guler
  7. Türkiye
    56' Türkiye Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Yildiz · Assist: H. Calhanoglu
  8. Türkiye
    63' Türkiye subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Calhanoglu · On: S. Ozcan
  9. Türkiye
    63' Türkiye subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Yildiz · On: I. C. Kahveci
  10. Bulgaria
    63' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Popov · On: I. Turitsov
  11. Türkiye
    65' Türkiye Goal · Normal Goal
    Zeki Çelik · Assist: A. Guler
  12. Türkiye
    69' Türkiye subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Guler · On: C. Y. Uzun
  13. Bulgaria
    72' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Chochev · On: F. Krastev
  14. Bulgaria
    73' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Kirilov · On: L. Petkov
  15. Türkiye
    84' Türkiye subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: D. Gul
  16. Türkiye
    84' Türkiye subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Demiral · On: Samet Akaydın
  17. Türkiye
    88' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    O. Aydin

    Foul

  18. Türkiye
    90' Türkiye Goal · Normal Goal
    I. C. Kahveci · Assist: O. Aydin

Match Stats

Stat Bulgaria Türkiye
Fouls 11 4
Pass Accuracy 61% 88%
Offsides 6 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 18
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 198 717
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 2 8
xG 0.53 1.84
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 22% 78%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 121 628
Shots Inside Box 4 9
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 0 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Türkiye's quick response with goals from A. Guler and an own goal by V. Popov in the first half shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Substitutions by Türkiye towards the end of the match, such as bringing on I. C. Kahveci, further solidified their lead and sealed the victory.