Turkey Edges Montenegro 2-1 in UEFA Nations League Group B4 Clash

On October 11, 2024, Turkey hosted Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League Group B4 match at the Samsun Yeni 19 Mayis Stadyumu in Turkey. The match saw Turkey emerge victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, solidifying their position at the top of the group.

Turkey, led by coach Vincenzo Montella, came into the match with a strong recent form, having drawn with Wales and then secured a 3-1 win over Iceland in their previous Nations League games. This victory over Montenegro further cemented their lead in the group with four points from two matches.

Montenegro, under the management of Robert Prosinečki, has struggled in the group stage, losing their opening match 0-2 to Iceland and then a 2-1 defeat at home to Wales. This latest loss keeps them at the bottom of the group without any points.

The match highlighted Turkey’s attacking prowess, with Kahraman Akyüz and Arda Güler scoring the goals for the home team. Montenegro’s Driton Camaj managed to score a consolation goal but was not enough to change the outcome of the game.

The win for Turkey was predicted by many, given their recent form and the historical head-to-head record against Montenegro. Turkey has not lost to Montenegro in their last four encounters, with two wins and two draws.

The match also saw both teams creating scoring opportunities, with Turkey’s defense, though not the most reliable, managing to hold off Montenegro’s attacks for the most part. The game lived up to predictions of being high-scoring, with both teams contributing to the goal tally.