In the second match of Group 4 in the UEFA Nations League B, the Turkish National Football Team defeated Iceland 3-1 at home. Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who transferred from Galatasaray to Benfica during the summer transfer window, stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick, leaving his mark on the match.
Turkey Defeats Iceland 3-1 in UEFA Nations League
The Turkish National Team hosted Iceland in the second match of Group 4 in the UEFA Nations League B. Kerem Aktürkoğlu put on an incredible show with three goals, leading the team to a 3-1 victory.
Early Magic from Kerem
Kerem Aktürkoğlu wasted no time displaying his magic at the beginning of the match. In the 2nd minute, after a pass from Umut Nayır, Kerem received the ball inside the penalty area and sent it into the net, giving Turkey an early lead.
Another Stunning Goal from Kerem!
The Turkish National Team started the second half with high energy, and once again, Kerem Aktürkoğlu took center stage. From the left side of the penalty area, Kerem unleashed a fantastic shot, scoring his second goal and doubling Turkey’s lead.
Kerem Completes His Hat-Trick!
In a beautifully crafted play, Arda Güler delivered a perfect pass to Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper inside the penalty area. Kerem executed a classy chip over the keeper, securing his hat-trick and capping off a magnificent performance with three goals.
A First Since Burak Yılmaz!
By scoring three goals against Iceland, Kerem Aktürkoğlu became the first player to achieve a hat-trick for the Turkish National Team since Burak Yılmaz, who last did it against the Netherlands in March 2021.
Aferin Harry ‘Kerem’ Potter , bugün millilerimizi çok iyi temsil ettin!!
KEREMMMMM!!! harikasınnnn
bir trabzonspor taraftarı olarak söyleyeceğim, maalesef şımarık galatasaray taraftarları ve rantının peşinde “o gitsin, bu gelsin, belki bana da menajerlik ücretinden 3-5 pay düşer”ci spor yorumcuları yüzünden kaybedilmiş bir değer.