Türkiye thrashes Hungary 3-0, clinches historic promotion to UEFA Nations League A

Turkish national football team triumphed over Hungary in the UEFA Nations League play-off second leg, securing a 3-0 away victory and earning promotion to League A for the first time with an aggregate score of 6-1.

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After a 3-1 win in the first leg, Türkiye showcased dominance in Budapest, with goals from Hakan Calhanoglu, Arda Guler, and Abdulkadir Bardakci sealing the win.

Hungary struggled to respond to Türkiye's well-organized attack and solid defense.

Hakan Calhanoglu (10) of Türkiye celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Nations League A/B play-off second leg match between Hungary and Türkiye at Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary on March 23, 2025. (AA Photo)

The match's decisive moments included a penalty by Hakan Calhanoglu in the 37th minute, followed by Arda Guler's strike just three minutes later. The victory was capped off by a late goal from Abdulkadir Bardakci in the 90th minute.

Meanwhile, the match saw several yellow cards:

Hungary: Fiola (21'), Dardai (51'), Orban (59'), Varga (72').

Türkiye: Ismail Yuksek (30'), Kerem Akturkoglu (43'), Abdulkadir Bardakci (72').

Türkiye now looks forward to competing against Europe's elite teams in League A during the next Nations League campaign.

March 23, 2025 10:57 PM GMT+03:00