Match report

Galatasaray Defeats Molde 2–1 in UEFA Champions League

Galatasaray
Galatasaray
2–1
FT
Molde
Molde
Aug 29, 2023

In a tightly contested UEFA Champions League encounter, Galatasaray held off a strong challenge from Molde to secure a vital 2–1 victory. Mauro Icardi opened the scoring with an early penalty before Eirik Hestad equalized in the second half. Angelino's late goal sealed the win for Galatasaray, ensuring they maintained their momentum in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Galatasaray defeated Molde 2-1 in UEFA Champions League.
  • • Mauro Icardi scored a penalty goal at minute 7.
  • • Eirik Hestad equalized for Molde at minute 66.
  • • Angelino secured the win with a late goal at minute 90+3.
  • • Galatasaray had three yellow cards, while Molde received four.

Lineups

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 (D)
  • 8 K. Demirbay (M)
  • 34 L. Torreira (M)
  • 20 Tetê (M)
  • 10 D. Mertens (M)
  • 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (M)
  • 9 M. Icardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 K. Ayhan
  • 53 B. Yılmaz
  • 94 C. Bakambu
  • 22 B. Kutlu
  • 40 E. Bayram
  • 19 G. Güvenç
  • 27 Sérgio Oliveira
  • 88 K. Karataş
  • 21 H. Dervişoğlu
  • 63 B. Aksaka
  • 2 L. Dubois
  • 58 A. Bülbül

Molde

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Karlstrøm (G)
  • 19 E. Haugan (D)
  • 2 M. Bjørnbak (D)
  • 6 M. Ellingsen (D)
  • 14 E. Knudtzon (M)
  • 15 M. Kaasa (M)
  • 8 S. Mannsverk (M)
  • 16 E. Breivik (M)
  • 28 K. Haugen (M)
  • 7 M. Eikrem (F)
  • 11 O. Brynhildsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 E. Hestad
  • 31 M. Løvik
  • 20 K. Eriksen
  • 9 V. Berisha
  • 22 M. Grødem
  • 12 O. Petersen
  • 25 A. Hagelskjær
  • 33 N. Ødegård
  • 4 B. Hansen
  • 34 P. Lervik
  • 32 H. Ibrahim
  • 10 E. Kitolano

Timeline

  1. Molde
    5' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ellingsen

    Foul

  2. Galatasaray
    7' Galatasaray Goal · Penalty
    M. Icardi
  3. Molde
    21' Molde subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Kaasa · On: E. Hestad
  4. Molde
    22' Molde subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Knudtzon · On: M. Lovik
  5. Galatasaray
    45'+5 Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    Abdülkerim Bardakçı

    Foul

  6. Molde
    66' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Hestad · Assist: E. Breivik
  7. Galatasaray
    72' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dries Mertens · On: K. Ayhan
  8. Galatasaray
    72' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: B. A. Yilmaz
  9. Galatasaray
    74' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    B. A. Yilmaz

    Foul

  10. Molde
    76' Molde subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Breivik · On: K. Eriksen
  11. Molde
    76' Molde subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Eikrem · On: V. Berisha
  12. Galatasaray
    80' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tete · On: C. Bakambu
  13. Molde
    82' Molde Var · Goal cancelled
    V. Berisha
  14. Molde
    85' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    Sivert Mannsverk

    Foul

  15. Molde
    85' Molde subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Lovik · On: M. Grødem
  16. Galatasaray
    90'+3 Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    Angelino
  17. Molde
    90'+6 Molde Card · Yellow Card
    V. Berisha

    Foul

  18. Galatasaray
    90' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Demirbay · On: B. Kutlu

Match Stats

Stat Galatasaray Molde
Fouls 7 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 75%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 566 361
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 470 269
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Mauro Icardi's early penalty (7') set the tone for Galatasaray and gave them an immediate advantage.
  • ▸ Eirik Hestad's goal for Molde at minute 66 brought the game back to level, but Angelino's late strike in injury time ensured a dramatic win for Galatasaray.