Turquia thrashed Macedônia from Norte 4-0 this Monday (1st). The game took place on Chobani Stadium, on Istambul. The match served as preparation for the 2026 Copa Mundo. Orkun Kökçü, Can Uzun, Deniz Gül and Baris Alper Yilmaz scored the goals. Coach Vincenzo Montella used a team with several reserves.
Seleção Turca showed good offensive volume from the start. The home team dominated possession and created constant chances. Norte’s Macedônia had difficulty getting out of defense and almost didn’t make it to the attack.
Gols came out in sequence in the first half
Orkun Kökçü opened the scoring with a shot from outside the box. Pouco then, Can Uzun expanded after a good move on the left. Deniz Gül scored the third just before the break. The Turkish team went into the locker room with a big advantage.
- Orkun Kökçü: mid-range shot
- Can Uzun: submission inside the penalty area
- Deniz Gül: took advantage of a rebound in the small area
- Baris Alper Yilmaz: goal in the second half after a counterattack
The rout reflected Turquia’s total control. The visitors did little to threaten the Turkish goalkeeper. Montella observed the performance of several players who are still fighting for a place on the final list.
Técnico tested options with mixed team
Vincenzo Montella fielded a starting lineup with a lot of reserves. In the second half, he put some of the starters on the field. The strategy made it possible to evaluate the group before the definitive call. Baris Alper Yilmaz completed the rout in the 69th minute.
Turquia kept the pace high even with the changes. The players showed quick rapport in transitions. The defense had no scares during the 90 minutes.
Próximo compromise is against Venezuela
Seleção Turca will still face Venezuela on Saturday (6), at 7pm (from Brasília). The game takes place on Chase Stadium, on Fort Lauderdale, on Estados Unidos. Será the last test before the debut on Copa.
The friendly against Venezuela gains extra importance. The team seeks to fine-tune the harmony and correct small details. Montella must use the match to define the 26 names that go to Mundial.
Turquia debuts in Grupo D against Austrália
Classificada for the tournament, Turquia fell to Grupo D. The opponents are Austrália, Paraguai and Estados Unidos. The first game will be against the Australians on June 14th, at 1am (from Brasília), at BC Place, at Vancouver, at Canadá.
The preparation campaign has been positive so far. This Monday’s victory reinforces the squad’s confidence. Turkish fans are eagerly following the team’s latest adjustments.
Game Detalhes on Chobani Stadium
The stadium in Istambul received a good crowd for the friendly match. The fans supported the team from the warm-up. The pitch was in good condition and favored the quick game proposed by the home team.
Macedônia of Norte arrived without great aspirations for results. The team’s focus was to gain minutes on the field and observe the level of demand from a strong opponent. The visitors ended the game without getting any dangerous shots.
The 4-0 victory gives morale to Turquia. The team arrives at the last friendly with high morale and concrete data for the coach to work on.