27.03.2026 00:30
Sports commentator Nihat Kahveci evaluated the match in which the Turkish National Team defeated Romania 1-0. Nihat Kahveci referred to national star Ferdi Kadıoğlu as "the best robot produced in recent years."
The Turkish National Football Team, which defeated Romania 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers, advanced to the playoff final. Sports commentator Nihat Kahveci evaluated the national team's performance on the Kontraspor YouTube channel.
"IT'S NOT EASY TO PLAY SUCH MATCHES"
Pointing out the difficulty of such matches, Nihat Kahveci said, 'It's not easy to play such matches, it's not easy to avoid conceding goals from the opponent in such matches, it's not easy to give the opponent few chances, it's not easy to create many chances against the opponent. You will run a lot in these matches, and they did. You will fight in this match, and they did. You will press with three players where the ball is, and they did.'
"ARDA GAVE SUCH A PASS..."
Highlighting Arda Güler's magnificent assist, Nihat Kahveci said, 'Until the last minute... Ferdi was still running. In the last minute, he went and didn't cut the cross. What more could there be? The fighting, ambition, and determination part is 10/10! Are there deficiencies in the offensive aspect of football? Yes, but we scored such a goal... A goal worthy of a 1-0 match! A goal that I should talk about as if we won 3-0! Arda gave such a pass... He made us forget his shot in the first half. Well done, my coach!'
"THE BEST 'ROBOT' PRODUCED IN RECENT YEARS"
Praising Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Kahveci said, 'On the other side, they know since his time at Fenerbahçe; I have always said that Ferdi is the best "robot" produced in recent years. Today, he updated his features and played as if to say, "I am the best-produced robot in 2026." Like a robot; left back, left winger, center, inside... Going down to zero to cross, compatible with Kenan, doing the defensive work; and in offense, with such elegant control and finishing... More than a goal, more than a match... He scored a very valuable goal with great significance. Thank you to everyone for their efforts. We have one 90-minute match left, friends; hopefully, we will go. This generation deserves it.'
"THERE'S NO MATCH HE PLAYED BADLY"
Also mentioning İsmail Yüksek, Kahveci said, 'I don't remember a match where İsmail played badly in the national team. He did very valuable work today. He intercepted the rebounds, jumped in front of the shots, built a wall, and used his feet well.'