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Mexico Defeats Turkey in International Friendly in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina – In a match held at Kenan Memorial Stadium, Mexico defeated Turkey in an international friendly. The only goal of the match came just before halftime, in the 45th minute, when Orbelín Pineda, assisted by Julián Quiñones, found the back of the net.
Despite Turkey dominating possession with 58% compared to Mexico’s 42%, they failed to convert their opportunities. The Turkish team had 17 shots, but only one was on target, reflecting a lack of precision in attack. Mexico, on the other hand, was more efficient, with 6 total shots, 3 of which were on target.
The match was also marked by fouls, with 13 committed by Mexico and 9 by Turkey. Both teams received a yellow card, with Merih Demiral being cautioned for Turkey in the 45th minute and Érick Lira for Mexico in the 66th minute. Referee Moeth Gaymes officiated the match. Despite their territorial dominance, Turkey failed to capitalize on their 10 corner kicks, while Mexico had none.
Substitutions türkiye: at minute 46 M. Eskihellac came in and Y. Ozcan went out., at minute 63 O. Kokcu came in and I. Yuksek went out., at minute 63 B. A. Yilmaz came in and I. C. Kahveci went out., at minute 78 D. E. Tiknaz came in and K. Ayhan went out., at minute 78 D. Gul came in and K. Akturkoglu went out., at minute 85 A. Kutucu came in and K. Yildiz went out.
Substitutions mexico: at minute 62 E. Lira came in and E. Alvarez went out., at minute 62 R. Alvarado came in and O. Pineda went out., at minute 62 C. S. Huerta Valera came in and A. Vega went out., at minute 71 R. Jimenez came in and A. Sepulveda went out., at minute 71 S. Gimenez came in and J. Quinones went out., at minute 85 L. Chavez came in and M. Ruiz went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Mexico
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Türkiye
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