Match report

Galatasaray Defeats ST Johnstone 4-2 in Europa League

ST Johnstone
ST Johnstone
2–4
FT
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Aug 12, 2021

Galatasaray emerged victorious with a 4-2 scoreline against ST Johnstone in their UEFA Europa League match. Despite ST Johnstone's strong start, Galatasaray capitalized on their opportunities to clinch the win. Key moments included M. Diagne's early goal for Galatasaray and J. Kerr's quick equalizer for ST Johnstone. The match saw numerous yellow cards and strategic substitutions that influenced the final outcome.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: ST Johnstone 2-4 Galatasaray
  • • First Goal: M. Diagne (29') for Galatasaray
  • • ST Johnstone Equalizer: J. Kerr (36')
  • • Galatasaray Goals: M. Diagne (29'), K. Akturkoglu (64'), S. Feghouli (70'), M. OHalloran (90+3') for ST Johnstone
  • • Yellow Cards: Chris Kane (38'), L. Craig (39'), Marcão (41'), P. van Aanholt (48'), Murray Davidson (59'), C. Hendry (76')

Lineups

ST Johnstone

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Clark (G)
  • 24 C. Booth (M)
  • 6 L. Gordon (D)
  • 4 J. Mccart (D)
  • 5 J. Kerr (D)
  • 2 J. Brown (D)
  • 26 L. Craig (M)
  • 8 M. Davidson (M)
  • 18 A. McCann (M)
  • 11 M. O'Halloran (F)
  • 9 C. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 S. May
  • 19 S. Rooney
  • 22 C. Hendry
  • 3 R. Devine
  • 20 R. Sinclair
  • 16 H. Muller
  • 23 C. Ballantyne
  • 29 S. Denham
  • 12 E. Parish
  • 25 J. Northcott

Galatasaray

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 İ. Çipe (G)
  • 6 P. van Aanholt (D)
  • 45 Marcão Teixeira (D)
  • 27 C. Luyindama (D)
  • 93 S. Boey (D)
  • 66 A. Turan (M)
  • 89 S. Feghouli (M)
  • 4 T. Antalyalı (M)
  • 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (M)
  • 22 B. Kutlu (M)
  • 90 M. Diagne (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 R. Babel
  • 11 Mostafa Mohamed
  • 35 A. Kara
  • 54 E. Kılınç
  • 5 A. Öztürk
  • 53 B. Yılmaz
  • 2 D. Yedlin
  • 77 J. Sekidika
  • 50 J. Yılmaz
  • 98 B. Balaban
  • 19 Ö. Bayram

Timeline

  1. Galatasaray
    29' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Diagne · Assist: K. Akturkoglu
  2. ST Johnstone
    36' ST Johnstone Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kerr · Assist: L. Craig
  3. ST Johnstone
    38' ST Johnstone Card · Yellow Card
    Chris Kane
  4. ST Johnstone
    39' ST Johnstone Card · Yellow Card
    L. Craig
  5. Galatasaray
    41' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    Marcão
  6. Galatasaray
    48' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    P. van Aanholt
  7. ST Johnstone
    59' ST Johnstone Card · Yellow Card
    Murray Davidson
  8. Galatasaray
    64' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Akturkoglu · Assist: A. Turan
  9. ST Johnstone
    66' ST Johnstone subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Chris Kane · On: S. May
  10. ST Johnstone
    67' ST Johnstone subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Brown · On: Shaun Rooney
  11. Galatasaray
    70' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Feghouli · Assist: K. Akturkoglu
  12. ST Johnstone
    71' ST Johnstone subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Craig · On: C. Hendry
  13. Galatasaray
    73' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Turan · On: R. Babel
  14. ST Johnstone
    76' ST Johnstone Card · Yellow Card
    C. Hendry
  15. ST Johnstone
    82' ST Johnstone subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Booth · On: Reece Devine
  16. Galatasaray
    82' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: Mostafa Mohamed
  17. Galatasaray
    83' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Diagne · On: Aytaç Kara
  18. Galatasaray
    88' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Feghouli · On: E. Kilinc
  19. Galatasaray
    89' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Taylan Antalyalı · On: A. Öztürk
  20. ST Johnstone
    90'+3 ST Johnstone Goal · Normal Goal
    M. OHalloran

Match Stats

Stat ST Johnstone Galatasaray
Fouls 16 7
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 4 9
Corners 6 6
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 3 9
Shots off Target 1 0
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Galatasaray's early goal by M. Diagne (29') set the tone for their victory, despite ST Johnstone's quick equalizer by J. Kerr (36').
  • ▸ The substitution of K. Akturkoglu (64') and S. Feghouli (70') for Galatasaray played a pivotal role in shifting momentum in their favor, securing two crucial goals.
  • ▸ ST Johnstone's late goal by M. OHalloran (90+3') added excitement to the match but did not change the overall outcome.