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Türkiye triumphs over North Macedonia in commanding 4-0 Istanbul rout

01 June 2026 23:32 (UTC +04:00)

Türkiye overwhelmed North Macedonia 4-0 in a dominant home performance at Ulker Stadium on Sunday, with goals spread across both halves as the hosts controlled proceedings from the opening minute, APA reports citing Türkiye Today.

Orkun Kokcu broke the deadlock inside two minutes, converting a cross from Oguz Aydin with a composed left-footed finish from the centre of the box. Can Uzun had already rattled the crossbar seconds into the match, signalling the intent that would define the evening.

Türkiye doubled their advantage in the 16th minute when Can Uzun drove a right-footed effort from outside the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Eren Elmali following a swift counter-attack. North Macedonia rarely threatened in the opening half, with Ezgjan Alioski's effort in the 44th minute the visitors' clearest opportunity, comfortably held by goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.

North Macedonia made a sweeping seven changes at the interval, a clear sign of their technical staff's frustration, but the tactical reshuffle did little to alter the flow of the contest.