Euro 2024 quarterfinalist Türkiye launched their UEFA Nations League B League Group 4 marketing campaign with a goalless 0-0 tie in opposition to Wales in Cardiff late Friday.
Türkiye had been with out captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu for the League B Group 4 conflict as Vincenzo Montella’s facet returned to motion for the primary time since reaching the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Brennan Johnson’s intelligent backheel launched Connor Roberts early on, however Ramsey mistimed his header and the ball flew over off his shoulder.
The finest likelihood fell to Rodon, lurking on the far publish from a Wales’ short-corner however the defender was unable to maintain his half-volley down.
Wales had the ball within the internet after 37 minutes as Thomas raced onto Ramsey’s ball excessive.
Thomas saved his composure to elevate the ball over Türkiye keeper Mert Günok, however Bellamy’s celebrations had been reduce brief by the assistant referee’s offside flag.
Türkiye barely threatened within the first half however Yılmaz headed over quickly after the interval.
Wales nearly made probably the most of their numerical benefit following Yılmaz’s dismissal when Harry Wilson fired narrowly vast.
Kieffer Moore ended the sport sporting a scarf after the Wales striker sustained a nasty reduce.
Türkiye’s journey within the UEFA Nations League has been a story of ups and downs.
Their preliminary foray within the 2018-2019 season was marked by struggles, as they completed final in B League Group 2, managing just one victory in opposition to Sweden and three defeats, together with a disappointing residence loss to Russia.
Despite this, Türkiye was granted a reprieve to remain within the B League because of format modifications.
The 2020-2021 season noticed Türkiye in B League Group 3, the place beneath Şenol Güneş, they confronted a troublesome group comprising Hungary, Russia and Serbia.
The crew managed only one win, three attracts and two losses, in the end ending in final place and relegating to the C League.
Their solely victory got here in opposition to Russia with a 3-2 scoreline, whereas they drew twice with Serbia and suffered defeats to Hungary.
The 2022-2023 season introduced a major turnaround.
Under Stefan Kuntz, Türkiye had been positioned in C League Group 1 alongside Luxembourg, Faroe Islands and Lithuania.
Türkiye excelled, profitable 4 of their first 5 matches and drawing two, together with a high-scoring 3-3 draw in opposition to Luxembourg and a slender 2-1 defeat to Faroe Islands.
With 13 factors from six matches, Türkiye topped their group and earned promotion again to the B League.
Source: www.dailysabah.com