Turkey 3:2 USA — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Sebastian Berhalter scored and assisted as Turkey edged past USA 3-2 in a World Cup encounter, though no next fixture awaits either side. A frantic opening saw the Americans take an early lead before Turkey roared back with two first-half goals.

Auston Trusty opened the scoring in the third minute from Berhalter's assist, but Arda Güler levelled in the tenth minute from Barış Alper Yılmaz's pass. Yılmaz then put Turkey ahead in the 31st minute with help from Orkun Kökçü, before Berhalter equalised for USA four minutes into the second half. Kaan Ayhan's 90th-minute winner, assisted by Can Uzun, settled the contest.

Turkey deserved the win, dominating both halves and creating the better chances throughout. CheckLive's model rated Turkey marginally ahead, and the result confirmed that call, though a live signal backing USA at 1.4 proved incorrect.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Turkey vs USA?

Turkey 3-2 USA (World Cup).

Who scored?

Auston Trusty (3', assist Sebastian Berhalter) for USA; Arda Güler (10', assist Barış Alper Yılmaz) for Turkey; Barış Alper Yılmaz (31', assist Orkun Kökçü) for Turkey; Sebastian Berhalter (49') for USA; Kaan Ayhan (90', assist Can Uzun) for Turkey.

Was Turkey's win deserved?

Yes — Turkey were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Turkey vs USA?

Yellow cards: Sebastian Berhalter (USA).

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