Live commentary: The pace in the big match is very high, a fierce struggle.

Live commentary: The pace in the big match is very high, a fierce struggle.

31.03.2026 22:23

The Turkish National Football Team is facing Kosovo away in the final of the playoff round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers. The challenging match is continuing with a scoreless draw.

The Turkish National Football Team is facing Kosovo away in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers play-off round.

STARTING 11

Turkey: Uğurcan, Zeki, Ozan, Abdülkerim, Ferdi, İsmail, Hakan, Orkun, Kenan, Arda, Kerem.

Kosovo: Muric, Dellova, Rexhbecaj, Muslija, Hajrizi, Vojvoda, Gallapeni, Hodza, Hajdari, Asllani, Muriqi.

LIVE COMMENTARY:

33' Kosovo is trying to create attacks with long balls frequently sent to Vedat Muriqi.

30' 30 minutes have passed in the match.

27' There is a fierce struggle in the match... Goals are being missed.

22' ATTENTION! Abdülkerim sent the ball to the corner by stepping in front of Ozan.

21' Kerem wanted to pass the ball to Orkun, but the Kosovo defense intercepted it.

20' Our pressure has increased, we are looking for a goal.

16' Arda slipped and fell during the free kick.

15' We are frequently winning the ball with our pressure in the front area.

14' Arda passed the ball to Zeki on the right wing, Zeki sent it low into the box, but Kerem and Kenan inside couldn't touch the ball.

11' We are increasing our pressure.

10' MISSED! Kenan was blocked on his first shot, and on his second chance, the goalkeeper sent it to the corner.

8' Kerem pressured goalkeeper Muric, Muric kicked the ball long and sent it out of play.

7' We are looking for openings in the Kosovo defense by passing in our own half.

6' İsmail won the ball with pressure but failed to pass it to Kenan.

5' Ferdi wanted to control the ball with his chest, but the ball went out of play.

4' In the aerial duel between Vedat Muriqi and Ozan Kabak, Muriqi fell to the ground and couldn't get up, the referee stopped the game.

3' Both teams are making passing errors in the match.

1' The first whistle has blown in the match! Good luck, kids, may the end of the road be the World Cup!

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