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Galatasaray Edges Out Alanyaspor in a Card-Filled Encounter
Antalya, Turkey – Galatasaray secured a victory against Alanyaspor in a thrilling match at the GAIN Park Stadium, with a final score of 2-1. The game, played on March 9th, 2025, as part of the 27th round of the Süper Lig, was characterized by tension and a high number of yellow cards issued by referee Yasin Kol.
Alanyaspor took the lead in the 23rd minute with a goal from T. Vilhena, assisted by F. Hadergjonaj. However, Galatasaray, dominating possession (67% to 33%), fought back. An own goal by F. Aliti in the 51st minute leveled the score, and V. Osimhen secured the victory for Galatasaray in the 62nd minute, assisted by B. A. Yilmaz.
The match was punctuated by numerous fouls, with 15 committed by Galatasaray and 12 by Alanyaspor. Referee Yasin Kol showed seven yellow cards to Galatasaray and two to Alanyaspor, reflecting the intensity of the game. Galatasaray also received a red card. Despite their dominance in possession and shots (18 to 9), Galatasaray had a difficult afternoon defensively.
Substitutions galatasaray: at minute 46 Y. Akgun came in and M. Lemina went out., at minute 72 R. Sallai came in and E. Elmali went out., at minute 79 K. Ayhan came in and A. Morata went out., at minute 90 A. Kutucu came in and V. Osimhen went out., at minute 90 K. Demirbay came in and Gabriel Sara went out.
Substitutions alanyaspor: at minute 72 Hwang Ui-Jo came in and S. Cordova went out., at minute 84 N. Janvier came in and F. Aksoy went out., at minute 85 A. Usluoglu came in and A. Sporar went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Alanyaspor
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Galatasaray
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