Match report

Türkiye Defeats Georgia 4-1 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Türkiye
Türkiye
4–1
FT
Georgia
Georgia
Oct 14, 2025

Türkiye put in an impressive performance to defeat Georgia 4-1 in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. Key goals from K. Yildiz, M. Demiral, and Y. Akgun ensured a comfortable win for the home side, despite Giorgi Kochorashvili's consolation for Georgia. The victory solidifies Türkiye's position in the group standings, continuing their strong form in the qualifiers.

Key Facts

  • • Türkiye scored four goals: K. Yildiz (14', 15'), M. Demiral (22', 52'), and Y. Akgun (35').
  • • Giorgi Kochorashvili scored the only goal for Georgia (64').
  • • Türkiye had six substitutions: A. Guler, B. A. Yilmaz, S. Ozcan, O. Aydin, and F. Kadioglu replaced Y. Akgun, H. Calhanoglu, and K. Akturkoglu.
  • • K. Akturkoglu and Giorgi Kochorashvili received yellow cards for their respective teams.

Lineups

Türkiye

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 U. Cakir (G)
  • 18 M. Muldur (D)
  • 3 M. Demiral (D)
  • 14 A. Bardakci (D)
  • 13 E. Elmali (D)
  • 10 H. Calhanoglu (M)
  • 16 I. Yuksek (M)
  • 21 Y. Akgun (M)
  • 8 A. Guler (M)
  • 11 K. Yildiz (M)
  • 7 K. Akturkoglu (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Gunok
  • 12 A. Bayindir
  • 2 Z. Celik
  • 4 C. Soyuncu
  • 5 S. Ozcan
  • 6 O. Kokcu
  • 9 B. A. Yilmaz
  • 15 S. Akaydin
  • 17 A. Karazor
  • 19 O. Aydin
  • 20 F. Kadioglu
  • 22 C. Y. Uzun

Georgia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Mamardashvili (G)
  • 2 O. Kakabadze (D)
  • 5 S. Goglichidze (D)
  • 14 L. Lochoshvili (D)
  • 13 G. Gocholeishvili (D)
  • 6 G. Kochorashvili (M)
  • 17 O. Kiteishvili (M)
  • 15 A. Mekvabishvili (M)
  • 10 Z. Davitashvili (F)
  • 22 G. Mikautadze (F)
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Kereselidze
  • 23 L. Gugeshashvili
  • 3 L. Dvali
  • 4 G. Kashia
  • 8 B. Zivzivadze
  • 9 G. Guliashvili
  • 11 S. Lobjanidze
  • 16 I. Azarovi
  • 18 V. Mamuchashvili
  • 19 G. Tsitaishvili
  • 20 N. Gagnidze
  • 21 G. Kvernadze

Timeline

  1. Türkiye
    14' Türkiye Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Yildiz · Assist: Abdülkerim Bardakçı
  2. Türkiye
    15' Türkiye Var · Goal confirmed
    K. Yildiz
  3. Türkiye
    22' Türkiye Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Demiral · Assist: H. Calhanoglu
  4. Türkiye
    35' Türkiye Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Akgun
  5. Georgia
    46' Georgia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Mikautadze · On: B. Zivzivadze
  6. Türkiye
    52' Türkiye Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Demiral · Assist: H. Calhanoglu
  7. Georgia
    64' Georgia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Kiteishvili · On: N. Gagnidze
  8. Georgia
    64' Georgia Goal · Normal Goal
    Giorgi Kochorashvili · Assist: O. Kiteishvili
  9. Türkiye
    68' Türkiye subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Guler · On: Orkun Kökçü
  10. Türkiye
    68' Türkiye subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Akgun · On: B. A. Yilmaz
  11. Georgia
    71' Georgia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Z. Davitashvili · On: S. Lobzhanidze
  12. Türkiye
    74' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    K. Akturkoglu

    Argument

  13. Türkiye
    77' Türkiye subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Calhanoglu · On: S. Ozcan
  14. Türkiye
    78' Türkiye subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: O. Aydin
  15. Türkiye
    83' Türkiye subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Yildiz · On: F. Kadioglu
  16. Georgia
    84' Georgia Card · Yellow Card
    Giorgi Kochorashvili

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Türkiye Georgia
Fouls 14 16
Pass Accuracy 79% 84%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 12
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 434 527
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 1.24 0.85
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 343 443
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Türkiye took a decisive lead with two early goals from K. Yildiz and M. Demiral, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Despite Georgia's late goal, M. Demiral's second in the 52nd minute effectively sealed the win for Türkiye, maintaining their momentum.