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Turkey win in Montenegro to secure World Cup playoff spot

Turkey booked a World Cup playoff spot as they recovered to edge Montenegro 2-1 away on Tuesday to finish second in Group G behind Netherlands.
May 17, 2023, 05:02 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Montenegro
Türkiye
  • KO
  • 3
  • 22
  • HT
  • 45
  • 57
  • 60
  • 62
  • 66
  • 67
  • 69
  • 74
  • 79
  • 86
  • 90+1
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Montenegro 1, Turkey 2.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Montenegro 1, Turkey 2.
90'+4'
Attempt missed. Hakan Calhanoglu (Turkey) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
Match Stats
MNETUR
Possession
27.5%
72.527.5
72.5%
Shots on Goal
3
8
Shot Attempts
12
16
Yellow Cards
2
0
Corner Kicks
3
7
Saves
6
1