Turkiye 0-1 France: Mbappe Decides Nations League Match

A level first half

France had 62% possession, but both sides managed four shots on target. Turkiye midfielder Arda Guler was booked at 42', and the teams reached the interval level at 0-0.

Mbappe breaks the deadlock

At 54', Kylian Mbappe converted Michael Olise's assist to put France ahead 0-1. Desire Doue replaced Mbappe at 59'. Salih Ozcan was booked at 68', followed by France’s Dayot Upamecano at 72'.

Turkiye brought on Eren Elmali for Oguz Aydin at 75' and Kerem Akturkoglu for Can Uzun at 76'. France made two changes in response, with Eduardo Camavinga replacing Rayan Cherki at 77' and Bradley Barcola coming on for Olise at 78'.

Cakir’s dismissal leaves a tense finish

At 87', goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir was sent off. Turkiye made two changes at 88': Altay Bayindir replaced Baris Alper Yilmaz, while Melih Kabasakal came on for Ismail Yuksek. France sent on Esteban Lepaul for Ousmane Dembele at 90'. Manu Kone was booked at 90+3', the same minute Turkiye introduced Deniz Gul for Ferdi Kadioglu. Lepaul then received a yellow at 90+4'. Mbappe’s finish remained the decisive difference as France protected its lead through the closing minutes.

📊 Stats

MetricTurkiyeFrance
Possession38%62%
Shots1010
Shots on target44
Shots off target45
Corners53
Fouls1415
Yellow cards23
Red cards10
Offsides22
Goalkeeper saves34

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