Match report

Galatasaray Edge Out Molde 3-2 in UEFA Champions League

Molde
Molde
2–3
FT
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Aug 23, 2023

Galatasaray secured a narrow victory against Molde in the UEFA Champions League with a scoreline of 3-2. The match saw Molde taking an early lead through M. Ellingsen but Galatasaray's Sérgio Oliveira and Mauro Icardi quickly turned the tide to take control by halftime. Despite Kjell Haugen pulling one back for Molde, F. Midtsjø sealed the win for Galatasaray in stoppage time.

Key Facts

  • • Molde 2–3 Galatasaray (UEFA Champions League)
  • • Goals: M. Ellingsen (8'), Kjell Haugen (56') for Molde; Sérgio Oliveira (25'), Mauro Icardi (29'), F. Midtsjø (93'+) for Galatasaray
  • • Key Player: M. Ellingsen (Molde)
  • • Yellow Cards: Molde's Sivert Mannsverk, Eirik Haugan; Galatasaray's Angelino

Lineups

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)
  • 20 K. Eriksen (M)
  • 8 S. Heggheim (M)
  • 16 E. Breivik (M)
  • 28 K. Haugen (M)
  • 11 O. Brynhildsen (F)
  • 7 M. Eikrem (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 M. Kaasa
  • 10 E. Kitolano
  • 31 M. Løvik
  • 25 A. Hagelskjær
  • 12 O. Petersen
  • 34 P. Lervik
  • 32 H. Ibrahim
  • 33 N. Ødegård
  • 4 B. Hansen
  • 5 E. Hestad
  • 22 M. Grødem

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)
  • 27 Sérgio Oliveira (M)
  • 22 B. Kutlu (M)
  • 11 Y. Akgün (M)
  • 10 D. Mertens (M)
  • 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (M)
  • 9 M. Icardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 K. Demirbay
  • 53 B. Yılmaz
  • 23 K. Ayhan
  • 6 F. Midtsjø
  • 20 Tetê
  • 81 H. Akman
  • 94 C. Bakambu
  • 2 L. Dubois
  • 88 K. Karataş
  • 21 H. Dervişoğlu
  • 40 E. Bayram
  • 19 G. Güvenç

Timeline

  1. Molde
    8' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ellingsen · Assist: E. Breivik
  2. Galatasaray
    25' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    Sérgio Oliveira
  3. Galatasaray
    29' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Icardi · Assist: Y. Akgun
  4. Molde
    39' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    Sivert Mannsverk

    Foul

  5. Galatasaray
    44' Galatasaray Var · Goal cancelled
    Y. Akgun
  6. Galatasaray
    47' Galatasaray Var · Penalty cancelled
    M. Icardi
  7. Molde
    56' Molde Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Haugen · Assist: E. Knudtzon
  8. Galatasaray
    59' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dries Mertens · On: K. Demirbay
  9. Molde
    69' Molde subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Eriksen · On: M. Kaasa
  10. Galatasaray
    70' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: B. A. Yilmaz
  11. Galatasaray
    70' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Sérgio Oliveira · On: K. Ayhan
  12. Molde
    78' Molde subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Eikrem · On: E. Kitolano
  13. Molde
    80' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    E. Haugan

    Foul

  14. Galatasaray
    82' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Kutlu · On: F. Midtsjø
  15. Galatasaray
    82' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Akgun · On: Tete
  16. Galatasaray
    85' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    Angelino

    Foul

  17. Molde
    86' Molde Card · Yellow Card
    E. Breivik

    Foul

  18. Galatasaray
    90'+3 Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Midtsjø · Assist: M. Icardi

Match Stats

Stat Molde Galatasaray
Fouls 16 7
Pass Accuracy 78% 78%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 6
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 433 456
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 338 357
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Galatasaray stormed back from behind with two quick goals by Sérgio Oliveira and Mauro Icardi in the 25th and 29th minutes, respectively.
  • ▸ F. Midtsjø's late goal for Galatasaray in stoppage time sealed the victory and secured three crucial points for the Turkish team.