BSC Young Boys and Galatasaray clash in a thrilling Champions League match
BSC Young Boys and Galatasaray faced off in a vibrant match for the UEFA Champions League Playoffs, with the Swiss side taking a 4-2 victory.
The match started with a dynamic pace, and BSC Young Boys took the lead through a goal by J. Monteiro in the 3rd minute, assisted by F. Ugrinic. Galatasaray responded with a more positional game, maintaining greater possession of the ball. However, BSC Young Boys’ discipline was compromised in the early minutes, accumulating three yellow cards before half-time.
J. Monteiro scored his second goal before the break, taking advantage of an assist from S. Ganvoula. Galatasaray finally broke through BSC Young Boys’ defense in the 67th minute, with a goal by M. Batshuayi, assisted by L. Torreira.
Galatasaray continued to press and managed to tie the score with another goal by M. Batshuayi, this time with an assist from K. Akturkoglu. However, BSC Young Boys regained the lead thanks to a penalty converted by F. Ugrinic in the 86th minute.
Galatasaray finished the match with a player down after A. Bardakci received a red card for a second yellow card in the 84th minute.
BSC Young Boys ultimately won 4-2, showing a solid game and taking advantage of the opportunities presented to them. Galatasaray, despite the defeat, showed a good offensive level and fought until the end.
Statistics:
* BSC Young Boys: 48% possession, 16 shots (5 on target, 6 off target), 6 corners, 17 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Galatasaray: 52% possession, 20 shots (8 on target, 8 off target), 7 corners, 9 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 1 red card
Match details:
* Date: August 21, 2024
* City: Bern
* Stadium: Stadion Wankdorf
* Referee: Daniel Siebert, Germany
* League: UEFA Champions League
* Season: 2024
* Round: Playoffs
* Country: World
Substitutions bsc young boys: at minute 32 M. Keller came in and D. von Ballmoos went out., at minute 67 N. Persson came in and J. Hadjam went out., at minute 74 M. Elia came in and J. Monteiro went out., at minute 74 D. Males came in and C. Niasse went out., at minute 74 C. Itten came in and S. Ganvoula went out.
Substitutions galatasaray: at minute 46 G. Guvenc came in and F. Muslera went out., at minute 46 H. Ziyech came in and D. Mertens went out., at minute 66 M. Batshuayi came in and E. Jelert went out., at minute 79 L. Dubois came in and B. A. Yilmaz went out., at minute 87 B. Kutlu came in and M. Icardi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
BSC Young Boys
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Galatasaray
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