Turkey vs. Armenia: A Thrilling Draw in the European Championship Qualifiers

The European Championship Qualifiers are heating up, and the recent match between Turkey and Armenia was a nail-biter that ended in a 1-1 draw. The game, which took place on September 8th, 2023, saw both teams fight hard for the win, but ultimately, neither side could secure the victory.

A Recap of the Match

The match kicked off at 18:45 UTC and saw both teams come out strong Armenia drew first blood in the 49th minute with a goal from Artak Dashyan. However, Turkey didn’t give up and fought back, equalizing the score in the 88th minute with a goal from Bertug Ozgur

The game was a tense affair, with both teams having their chances to win. Turkey had the edge in possession, controlling the ball for 61% of the match. However, Armenia created more scoring opportunities, with 13 shots on target compared to Turkey’s 8.

Team Lineups and Statistics

The starting lineups for both teams were as follows:

Turkey:

Goalkeeper: Mert Gunok
Defenders: Mert Muldur, Caglar Soyuncu, Merih Demiral, Zeki Celik
Midfielders: Ismail Yuksek, Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu, Hakan Calhanoglu, Orkun Kokcu, Cengiz Under
Forward: Baris Yilmaz

Armenia:

Goalkeeper: Ognjen Cancarevic
Defenders: Styopa Mkrtchyan, Georgi Harutyunyan, Varazdat Haroyan
Midfielders: Artak Dashyan, Eduard Spertsyan, Uguchukwu Iwu, Lucas Zelarrayan, Vahan Bichakhchyan
Forwards: Grant-Leon Ranos

There were 19 attempts on goal in the game, with 8 of Turkey’s and 5 of Armenia’s going on target. The game also saw 6 yellow cards, with 3 going to each team.

Head-to-Head Record and Recent Form

This was the second meeting between Turkey and Armenia since March 2023. In their previous encounter, Turkey won 2-1. Overall, Turkey has a better head-to-head record against Armenia, winning 5 out of their 8 matches.

Turkey entered this game with a winning record after defeating Wales and Latvia in their previous two encounters. Armenia also came into the match with a winning record, having triumphed over Wales and Latvia in their previous two matches.

Where to Watch the Match

You can still watch the highlights and complete match replay on ScoreBat if you were unable to watch the live broadcast of the game. Additionally, the website offers real-time updates and standings for every European Championship qualifying match.

The Turkey vs. Armenia match was a thrilling encounter that ended in a draw. Both teams played well and created chances to win, but ultimately, neither side could find the winning goal. The result leaves Turkey in first place in Group D, while Armenia remains in fourth place.

Additional Resources

Armenian soccer fans filled the stadium to watch Armenia vs. Turkey, chanting “Hayastan!”

FAQ

What channel is the Armenia game on?

You can watch the game live on Viaplay Sports 1, formerly Premier Sports. You can also watch the match on S4C in Wales. Viaplay Sports is a monthly or annual subscription service available for brand new customers or it can be added to existing Virgin Media and Sky TV packages.

Does Turkey recognize Armenia?

Armenian independence 1991 The Khor Virap monastery, which dates to the 7th century, lies on the closed Turkish-Armenian border. Turkey was one of the first countries to recognize Armenia’s independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Can Turkish people visit Armenia?

Turkish individuals with any passport must have a valid Armenian visa to enter Armenia. Our Armenia Visa Guide has all the information you need.

Is it possible to go to Turkey from Armenia?

Travel to Turkey from Armenia The direct flights from Armenia to Turkey include the direct flights from Armenia to Istanbul. The non-stop flight from Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach Turkey.