National Women's Football Team draws with Slovenia
In the first leg of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup European Qualifiers play-offs, our national team failed to maintain its lead against Slovenia and left the pitch with a draw.
Our National Women's Football Team drew 3-3 with Slovenia, whom they hosted at Pendik Stadium in the first match of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup European Qualifiers play-off 1st round.
Exciting Match at Pendik Stadium
Our National Women's Football Team hosted Slovenia at home in the first leg of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup European Qualifiers play-off 1st round. While the match played at Pendik Stadium witnessed great competition, our representative closed the first half ahead but could not maintain the victory.
Goals of the Match and First Half Lead
Our representative closed the first half of the match 2-0 ahead. The goals for the Crescent-Stars were scored by Kader Hançar from a penalty in the 18th minute, and by Selen Gül Altunkulak in the 25th and 75th minutes. The visiting team's goals came from Kajzba in the 62nd and 90+3rd minutes, and from Kastelec in the 81st minute.
Second Leg and Qualification Goal
The return match between the two countries will be played in Slovenia. After the match starting at 18:00 TSI, the team that advances will progress to the play-off 2nd round. If Turkey eliminates Slovenia, it will face the winner of the Netherlands-Hungary matchup in the second round.