Match report

Türkiye Defeats Bulgaria 2-0 in World Cup Qualification

Türkiye
Türkiye
2–0
FT
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Nov 15, 2025

Türkiye showcased their dominance in the World Cup Qualification match, defeating Bulgaria 2-0. The match was sealed early when Hakan Calhanoglu scored a penalty in the 18th minute, followed by an own goal from Atanas Chernev in the 83rd minute, ensuring a comprehensive victory for Türkiye.

Key Facts

  • • Türkiye secured a 2-0 victory over Bulgaria in the World Cup Qualification match.
  • • Hakan Calhanoglu scored the first goal from the penalty spot at the 18th minute.
  • • Atanas Chernev scored an own goal in the 83rd minute, sealing the victory for Türkiye.
  • • Türkiye made several substitutions throughout the match, including M. Demiral, F. Kadioglu, and Zeki Çelik.
  • • Bulgaria also made several changes, including K. Despodov, Z. Dimitrov, and A. Kraev.

Lineups

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)
  • 16 I. Yuksek (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
  • 6 O. Kokcu
  • 9 B. A. Yilmaz
  • 13 A. Karazor
  • 15 S. Akaydin
  • 17 Y. Sari
  • 18 M. Muldur
  • 21 D. Gul
  • 22 K. Ayhan

Bulgaria

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Mitov (G)
  • 20 M. Georgiev (D)
  • 5 K. Dimitrov (D)
  • 3 A. Chernev (D)
  • 2 H. Petrov (D)
  • 7 G. Rusev (M)
  • 4 I. Gruev (M)
  • 8 A. Kraev (M)
  • 14 F. Krastev (M)
  • 10 Z. Dimitrov (M)
  • 11 K. Despodov (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Bozhev
  • 21 D. Evtimov
  • 6 V. Popov
  • 9 V. Nikolov
  • 13 R. Bozhinov
  • 15 S. Velkov
  • 16 M. Petkov
  • 17 M. Minchev
  • 18 I. Chochev
  • 19 I. Yordanov
  • 22 K. Stoyanov
  • 23 S. Shopov

Timeline

  1. Türkiye
    18' Türkiye Goal · Penalty
    H. Calhanoglu
  2. Türkiye
    20' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    Abdülkerim Bardakçı

    Foul

  3. Türkiye
    40' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    A. Guler

    Argument

  4. Türkiye
    46' Türkiye subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Demiral · On: Samet Akaydın
  5. Türkiye
    61' Türkiye subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Kadioglu · On: M. Muldur
  6. Türkiye
    61' Türkiye subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Zeki Çelik · On: K. Ayhan
  7. Bulgaria
    63' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Despodov · On: M. Minchev
  8. Bulgaria
    64' Bulgaria Card · Yellow Card
    Martin Georgiev

    Foul

  9. Bulgaria
    72' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Dimitrov · On: M. Petkov
  10. Bulgaria
    72' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kraev · On: I. Chochev
  11. Türkiye
    81' Türkiye subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: A. Karazor
  12. Türkiye
    83' Türkiye Goal · Own Goal
    Atanas Chernev
  13. Bulgaria
    85' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Rusev · On: V. Nikolov
  14. Türkiye
    88' Türkiye subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Guler · On: Y. Sarı
  15. Türkiye
    89' Türkiye Card · Yellow Card
    I. Yuksek

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Türkiye Bulgaria
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 73%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 9
Corners 9 6
Total Passes 555 283
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.46 0.31
Shots off Target 10 2
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 480 206
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty scored by Hakan Calhanoglu in the 18th minute shifted the momentum in Türkiye's favor, providing a psychological advantage over Bulgaria.
  • ▸ The own goal by Atanas Chernev in the 83rd minute confirmed Türkiye's control over the game, eliminating any doubt about the final result.