On 20 September, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. Galatasaray (Istanbul) and Copenhagen (Denmark) met.
Галатасарай - Копенгаген - 2:2. Лига чемпионов. Обзор матча, статистикаChampions League
Galatasaray (Istanbul) - Copenhagen (Denmark) - 2:2 (0:1)
Goals: Sacha Boey (86), Tete (88) - Elyounoussi (35), Diogo Gonsalves (58).
Warnings: Lucas Leraje (11), H. Ziyech (39), E. Jelert (52), K. Diks (73), Sérgio Oliveira (77), Birger Meling (82)
Galatasaray vs Copenhagen match review:
Galatasaray and Copenhagen clashed in an exciting match played at the Rams Global Stadium in the UEFA Champions League. At half-time the score was 0-1 in favour of FC Copenhagen, but the result was a thrilling 2-2 draw. The game started with tense action: in the 11th minute, FC Copenhagen player L. Lerager received a yellow card. This was followed by a goal by M. Eljunussi in the 35th minute, and FC Copenhagen immediately took the lead. In the 39th minute Galatasaray player H. Ziyech received a yellow card, which emphasised the fierce nature of the match. With the start of the second half, the tension continued to rise. In the 52nd minute, FC Copenhagen's E. Jelert received a yellow card, which further intensified the physicality of the game. In the 58th minute, FC Copenhagen increased their lead with a goal by D. Goncalves, but Galatasaray quickly responded to the challenge. In the 59th minute, K. Demirbay and D. Mertens came on the pitch, which gave Galatasaray team new vigour. In the 66th minute two more substitutions followed: K. Akturkoglu and H. Ziyech came on the pitch, making way for V. Zaha and B. Yilmaz. In an attempt to turn the tide of the game, Copenhagen made two substitutions in the 70th minute. D. Goncalves and J. Larsson were replaced by V. Klaesson and O. Oscarsson.
However, the course of the match changed when E. Jelert received a second yellow card in the 73rd minute, which led to a red card and left Copenhagen with 10 men on the pitch. Both teams continued to push for goals and make strategic substitutions. FC Copenhagen made two more substitutions in the 76th minute, with E. Achouri and O. Oscarsson replacing V. Lund and P. Ankersen. Galatasaray also made a substitution: T. Ndombele replaced V. Nelsson. The tension of the match became palpable when in the 77th minute Galatasaray player S. Oliveira received a yellow card, and in the 82nd minute - the player of Copenhagen B. Meling. With only minutes left to the end of the match, Galatasaray made an amazing attempt to get back on track. In the 86th minute, S. Boy scored a goal, reducing Galatasaray's lead in the score. The exciting finale came in the 88th minute when Tete equalised to the delight of Galatasaray fans. The match ended in a hard-fought 2-2 draw. The determination and uncompromising nature of both teams kept the spectators in suspense until the final whistle. Undoubtedly, it was a memorable match that emphasised the competitive nature of the UEFA Champions League. Both Galatasaray and FC Copenhagen can be proud of their performances, demonstrating their skill and resilience on the big stage.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Man United v Galatasaray, Copenhagen v Bayern Munich.
Галатасарай - Копенгаген - 2:2. Лига чемпионов. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Galatasaray - Copenhagen:
| Galatasaray | Copenhagen | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 14 | Kicks | 7 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 9 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
| 5 | Penalty kicks | 2 |
| 11 | Offences | 14 |
| 9 | Corners | 1 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 64% | Ball possession | 36% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 561 | Total assists | 329 |
| 470 | Accurate assists | 230 |
| 84% | Transmission accuracy | 70% |
