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Tight Draw in Istanbul: Galatasaray and Liverpool Share the Spoils
Istanbul witnessed a hard-fought match at RAMS Park, where Galatasaray and Liverpool drew in a game corresponding to the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. A penalty converted by V. Osimhen in the 16th minute put Galatasaray ahead, and they defended their lead tooth and nail against a possession-dominant Liverpool (67%).
Liverpool, with 67% possession and 16 shots, tried to break down the Turkish defense, but only managed to get 4 shots on target. Galatasaray, with less possession (33%), opted for a more direct game, seeking quick transitions.
The match was marked by intensity and friction, with a total of 8 yellow cards shown to Galatasaray players and 3 to Liverpool players. The tactical discipline of Galatasaray, despite the cautions, proved crucial in maintaining the draw against the constant pressure of the English team. The refereeing of Frenchman Clement Turpin was very demanding. Although Liverpool dominated possession and had more scoring opportunities, Galatasaray’s defense and the early lead obtained from the penalty allowed them to secure a valuable point at home.
Substitutions liverpool: at minute 56 Alisson came in and G. Mamardashvili went out., at minute 62 C. Gakpo came in and M. Salah went out., at minute 62 R. Gravenberch came in and A. Isak went out., at minute 62 J. Frimpong came in and C. Bradley went out., at minute 68 H. Ekitike came in and A. Mac Allister went out.
Substitutions galatasaray: at minute 72 V. Osimhen came in and M. Icardi went out., at minute 72 Y. Akgun came in and R. Sallai went out., at minute 75 I. Gundogan came in and Gabriel Sara went out., at minute 85 B. A. Yilmaz came in and E. Elmali went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Galatasaray
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Liverpool
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