ANKARA

Türkiye made a good start to the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (EURO 2024) qualification round on Saturday by beating Armenia 2-1 in a Group D match.

Türkiye fell back with the unlucky own goal of defender Ozan Kabak in the 10th minute at Republican Stadium in Yerevan.

Orkun Kokcu's well-placed long shot leveled the score in the 35th minute, and the first half ended 1-1.

Kerem Akturkoglu, who was subbed-in in the second half, brought the lead to the Crescent Stars in the 64th minute, and the game ended 2-1.

Türkiye, which is currently at top spot of Group D with 3 points, will take on Croatia in the next group game on Tuesday.