Türkiye falls 3-1 to Montenegro in UEFA Nations League B group finale

Kerem Akturkoglu of Türkiye in action during the UEFA Nations League B, Group 4 match between Montenegro and Türkiye at City Stadium Niksic, Montenegro, Nov.19, 2024. (AA Photo)

Turkish national football team concluded their UEFA Nations League B campaign with a 3-1 loss to Montenegro on Tuesday at Niksic City Stadium.

Montenegro’s Nikola Krstovic netted a hat-trick, scoring in the 29th, 45th, and 73rd minutes, while Türkiye's only goal came from Kenan Yildiz in the 37th minute.

NIKSIC, MONTENEGRO - NOVEMBER 19: Kenan Yildiz of Turkiye in action during the UEFA Nations League B, Group 4 match between Montenegro and Turkiye at City Stadium Niksic, Montenegro on November 19, 2024. ( Samır Jordamovıc - Anadolu Agency )NIKSIC, MONTENEGRO - NOVEMBER 19: Kenan Yildiz of Turkiye in action during the UEFA Nations League B, Group 4 match between Montenegro and Turkiye at City Stadium Niksic, Montenegro on November 19, 2024. ( Samır Jordamovıc - Anadolu Agency )NIKSIC, MONTENEGRO - NOVEMBER 19: Kenan Yildiz (19) of Turkiye celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Nations League B, Group 4 match between Montenegro and Turkiye at City Stadium Niksic, Montenegro on November 19, 2024. ( Samır Jordamovıc - Anadolu Agency )

Meanwhile, this marked Krstovic's first international hat-trick, leading Montenegro to a win despite finishing last in the group with 3 points.

Türkiye finished second with 11 points, behind Wales.

Türkiye now faces a play-off match against a third-place finisher from League A. The draw for the opponent will take place on Friday, November 22.

November 20, 2024 12:58 AM GMT+03:00