Kick-off on 19.06.23 21:45.

The match at the Samsun football field will take place as part of the qualifying tournament for Euro 2024. Both teams are in contention for a spot in the final stage of the tournament. The Crescent-Stars currently occupy third place in Group D. After two played matches, they have earned three points, scoring two goals and conceding three. The team showcased a strong performance with a victory over Armenia.

However, the Turks suffered a defeat against Croatia with a score of 0-2. The game started dynamically, and in the twentieth minute, Mateo Kovacic found himself free in the penalty area after a pass from Mario Pasalic and confidently placed the ball into the bottom right corner of the net. The score became 0-1 in favor of the Blazers. Towards the end of the first half, in the forty-ninth minute, Croatia doubled their advantage. Kovacic, once again in the right place at the right time, collected the ball inside the box and ruthlessly sent it into the net, low and center.

In the second half, the referee issued a clear warning to Dominik Livakovic in the sixty-second minute. Then, in the sixty-ninth minute, Josko Gvardiol committed a rough foul, bringing down an opponent and receiving a yellow card. In the seventy-seventh minute, Andrej Kramaric found himself in a promising position after a pass from the edge of the penalty area, but his shot missed the left post.

On the other hand, the Dragons currently hold the second position in Group D. After two rounds, they have accumulated four points, scoring two goals and conceding one. The Welsh team have displayed confident gameplay. The squad are focused on maintaining their leading position and continuing their successful streak of results. The Turkey vs. Wales clash can be watched online.