Portugal vs Turkey 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Date:
June 22, 2024
Venue:
BVB Stadion Dortmund, Dortmund
First Half:
Portugal started the game with intent, controlling possession and dictating the tempo. Bernardo Silva was a constant threat, creating chances and testing the Turkish defense. The breakthrough came when Silva scored a well-placed shot, giving Portugal the lead. Turkey’s Struggles: Turkey struggled to find their rhythm. Their midfield was bypassed, and they rarely threatened Portugal’s goal.
The defensive line faced relentless pressure, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Diogo Jota coming close to scoring.
Second Half:
Portugal continued their attacking display. An unfortunate own goal by Turkey’s Samet Akaydin doubled Portugal’s lead. Bruno Fernandes also added a third goal with a powerful strike from outside the box. Turkey tried to regroup but lacked creativity in the final third. Their best chance came from a set piece, but Portugal’s defense held firm. The match ended with Portugal securing a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Result:
Portugal won 3-0 against Turkey.
Key Events:
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- Bernardo Silva (Portugal) scored in the 21st minute.
- Samet Akaydin (Turkey) also scored an own goal.
- Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) scored in the 55th minute.
Statistics:
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- Turkey: Yellow Cards: 3, Total Shots: 12, Ball Possession: 44%
- Portugal: Yellow Cards: 2, Total Shots: 12, Ball Possession: 56%.
Team Statistics:
- Turkey:
- Yellow Cards: 3
- Corner Kicks: 9
- Total Shots: 12
- Also Shots On Target: 5
- Ball Possession Percentage: 44%
- Also Fouls: 16
- Goals Conceded: 3
- Portugal:
- Yellow Cards: 2
- Also Corner Kicks: 1
- Total Shots: 12
- Also Shots On Target: 5
- Ball Possession Percentage: 56%
- Fouls: 8
- Goals Scored: 3
Head-to-head record between Portugal and Turkey in football:
- Total Matches Played: 9
- Also Portugal Wins: 7
- Turkey Wins: 2
- Draws: 0
Here are some notable encounters:
- FIFA World Cup (1965):
- Portugal defeated Turkey 5-1.
- In the return fixture, Turkey also lost 0-1 to Portugal.
- UEFA European Championship (1996):
- Portugal secured a 1-0 victory against Turkey.
- Also UEFA European Championship (2000):
- Portugal won 2-0 against Turkey.
- UEFA European Championship (2008):
- Portugal emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline.
- FIFA World Cup (2022):
- In their most recent clash, Portugal also triumphed 3-1 over Turkey.
Overall, Portugal has an excellent historical record against Turkey, winning seven out of nine matches.
