Turkey falls to Russia 1-2 in UEFA Nations League
ISTANBUL
Russia beat Turkey 2-1 Friday in their first UEFA Nations League game.
Turkey was defeated at home in the League B, Group 2 match.
The first half ended 1-1 with a goal by Russia’s Denis Cheryshev and one by Turkey’s Serdar Aziz as he equalized close to half-time. But Artem Dzyuba restored Russia's lead four minutes after the break and the match ended 1-2.
The second day of the tournament ended with seven matches.
Sweden will host Turkey on Monday.
Other results of the second day are as follows:
- League A
Group 3: Italy - Poland: 1-1
- League B
Group 2: Turkey - Russia: 1-2
- League C
Group 1: Albania - Israel: 1-0
Group 4: Lithuania - Serbia: 0-1
Romania - Montenegro: 0-0
- League D
Group 3: Azerbaijan - Kosovo: 0-0
Faroe Islands - Malta: 3-1
