Türkiye thrashes Hungary 3-0, clinches historic promotion to UEFA Nations League A
Ismail Yuksek (16) of Türkiye celebrates after penalty kick decision 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)
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.
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.
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.
