NEWPORT, Wales (Interstat) — Wales U19 defeated Turkiye U19 3-1 on Saturday in a UEFA U19 Championship qualification match at Dragon Park. The result defied a pregame projection that had favored the visitors. Turkiye substitute Yaren Ersen opened the scoring in the 54th minute, but Wales responded with three unanswered goals. Ffion Bowen equalized ten minutes later, and a quick goal from Turkiye’s Selen Su Yarayan in the 67th minute restored the lead before Emily Cole sealed the victory for the home side in the 86th minute. With the win, Wales begins its qualifying campaign with a victory, while Turkiye starts with a loss.