Turkey secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Romania in World Cup qualifying on 26 March, controlling proceedings through superior possession and shot volume. The hosts dominated with 68 per cent possession and 16 shots, though clinical finishing proved elusive; they managed just two shots on target and generated 0.88 expected goals. Romania, operating in a compact 4-2-3-1 shape, offered limited attacking threat with six shots and zero on target, accumulating 0.66 xG despite their defensive resilience. Turkey's goalkeeper faced minimal pressure, conceding just 1.0 post-shot expected goals, while Romania's keeper made one save from two shots on target faced. The absence of named goalscorers underscores the match's tight margins—a single clinical moment separating the sides despite Turkey's territorial dominance. The result keeps Turkey's qualifying campaign on track with three points secured through defensive solidity and controlled possession.