Match report
FK Zalgiris Vilnius Stuns Galatasaray with a 2-2 Draw in UEFA Champions League
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
2–2
FT
Galatasaray
Jul 25, 2023
FK Zalgiris Vilnius delivered an impressive performance to hold off Turkish giants Galatasaray in their UEFA Champions League match, ending the game with a thrilling 2-2 draw. The home team's early lead set by M. Oyewusi was briefly overturned but they managed to equalize late through D. Kazlauskas.
Key Facts
- • FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2–2 Galatasaray (UEFA Champions League)
- • M. Oyewusi opened the scoring for FK Zalgiris at minute 47, assisted by N. Hnid
- • Galatasaray equalized through Abdülkerim Bardakçı in the 75th minute, followed by H. Dervişoğlu's goal at minute 78
- • D. Kazlauskas scored a late equalizer for FK Zalgiris in injury time (90+1)
Lineups
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 E. Gertmonas (G)
- 3 M. Pavelić (D)
- 26 N. Hnid (D)
- 31 S. Vučur (D)
- 7 J. Bopesu (D)
- 15 O. Buff (M)
- 71 Y. Kendysh (M)
- 5 N. Gorobsov (M)
- 10 P. Golubickas (M)
- 2 A. Fofana (M)
- 99 M. Oyewusi (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Y. Karashima
- 22 O. Verbickas
- 80 L. Antal
- 9 D. Kazlauskas
- 23 R. Jansonas
- 4 K. Kažukolovas
- 96 G. Jarusevičius
- 77 Á. Vilhjálmsson
- 33 M. Milićković
- 25 T. Duka
- 13 S. Mikoliūnas
- 12 P. Mamić
Galatasaray
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 F. Muslera (G)
- 93 S. Boey (D)
- 25 V. Nelsson (D)
- 42 A. Bardakcı (D)
- 3 Angeliño (M)
- 27 Sérgio Oliveira (M)
- 22 B. Kutlu (M)
- 17 N. Zaniolo (F)
- 11 Y. Akgün (M)
- 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (M)
- 53 B. Yılmaz (M)
Substitutes
- 10 D. Mertens
- 6 F. Midtsjø
- 80 O. Moruțan
- 21 H. Dervişoğlu
- 2 L. Dubois
- 40 E. Bayram
- 23 K. Ayhan
- 88 K. Karataş
- 30 Y. Demir
- 35 B. Şen
- 54 E. Kılınç
- 83 E. Akman
Timeline
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12' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardB. Kutlu
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29' FK Zalgiris Vilnius Card · Yellow CardN. Gorobsov
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47' FK Zalgiris Vilnius Goal · Normal GoalM. Oyewusi · Assist: N. Hnid
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60' FK Zalgiris Vilnius subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Fofana · On: Y. Karashima
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60' FK Zalgiris Vilnius subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Golubickas · On: O. Verbickas
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61' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1Off: B. A. Yilmaz · On: Dries Mertens
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62' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Kutlu · On: F. Midtsjø
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64' FK Zalgiris Vilnius subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Oyewusi · On: L. Antal
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73' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Akgun · On: O. Moruțan
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73' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Zaniolo · On: H. Dervişoğlu
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75' Galatasaray Goal · Normal GoalAbdülkerim Bardakçı · Assist: Sérgio Oliveira
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76' FK Zalgiris Vilnius Card · Yellow CardN. Hnid
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78' Galatasaray Goal · Normal GoalH. Dervişoğlu
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80' FK Zalgiris Vilnius Card · Yellow CardD. Kazlauskas
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80' FK Zalgiris Vilnius subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Buff · On: D. Kazlauskas
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84' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5Off: Angelino · On: L. Dubois
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90'+1 FK Zalgiris Vilnius Goal · Normal GoalD. Kazlauskas · Assist: Joel Bopesu
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90'+2 FK Zalgiris Vilnius Card · Yellow CardD. Kazlauskas
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90'+2 FK Zalgiris Vilnius Card · Red CardD. Kazlauskas
Match Stats
| Stat | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | Galatasaray |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 3 | 8 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ FK Zalgiris Vilnius took the lead through M. Oyewusi's goal, setting a strong tone early in the match.
- ▸ Galatasaray turned things around with goals from Abdülkerim Bardakçı and H. Dervişoğlu to take control of the game before the late equalizer by D. Kazlauskas.