Match report

Randers FC 1–1 Galatasaray: Europa League Draw

Randers FC
Randers FC
1–1
FT
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Aug 19, 2021

Randers FC held their ground against Turkish giants Galatasaray to secure a crucial 1–1 draw in their UEFA Europa League qualifier. Despite falling behind early on through a goal from K. Akturkoglu, Randers showed resilience and leveled the score through F. Lauenborg. Both teams made multiple substitutions, but neither could find a winner in a competitive encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Randers FC 1–1 Galatasaray
  • • Galatasaray took the lead with a goal from K. Akturkoglu in the 26th minute
  • • F. Lauenborg equalized for Randers FC in the 54th minute
  • • Galatasaray made several substitutions, including E. Kilinc, E. Akbaba, and R. Babel
  • • Randers FC also made multiple substitutions, including T. Klysner, S. Tibbling, and V. Hammershøy-Mistrati
  • • The match ended in a 1–1 draw, setting up an intriguing second leg

Lineups

Randers FC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Carlgren (G)
  • 15 B. Kopplin (D)
  • 11 E. Marxen (D)
  • 8 S. Piesinger (D)
  • 7 M. Kallesøe (D)
  • 12 S. Tibbling (M)
  • 20 V. Hammershøy-Mistrati (M)
  • 14 F. Lauenborg (M)
  • 6 L. Johnsen (M)
  • 18 T. Klysner (M)
  • 45 M. Egho (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 T. Kehinde
  • 9 J. Ankersen
  • 40 F. Bundgaard
  • 19 O. Bundgaard
  • 44 N. Brock-Madsen
  • 24 I. Salou
  • 21 K. Leth
  • 16 M. Enggård
  • 25 J. Dakir
  • 99 A. Kamara
  • 17 J. Lauridsen

Galatasaray

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Muslera (G)
  • 6 P. van Aanholt (D)
  • 5 A. Öztürk (D)
  • 2 D. Yedlin (D)
  • 27 C. Luyindama (D)
  • 4 T. Antalyalı (M)
  • 54 E. Kılınç (M)
  • 20 E. Akbaba (M)
  • 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (M)
  • 22 B. Kutlu (M)
  • 11 Mostafa Mohamed (F)

Substitutes

  • 66 A. Turan
  • 89 S. Feghouli
  • 8 R. Babel
  • 9 R. Falcao
  • 35 A. Kara
  • 53 B. Yılmaz
  • 24 K. Arslan
  • 19 Ö. Bayram
  • 93 S. Boey
  • 13 İ. Çipe
  • 90 M. Diagne
  • 98 B. Balaban

Timeline

  1. Galatasaray
    26' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Akturkoglu · Assist: Mostafa Mohamed
  2. Randers FC
    54' Randers FC Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Lauenborg · Assist: S. Piesinger
  3. Galatasaray
    61' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Kilinc · On: A. Turan
  4. Galatasaray
    61' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Akbaba · On: S. Feghouli
  5. Galatasaray
    61' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: R. Babel
  6. Randers FC
    64' Randers FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Klysner · On: T. Kehinde
  7. Randers FC
    64' Randers FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Tibbling · On: J. Ankersen
  8. Randers FC
    76' Randers FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Hammershøy-Mistrati · On: F. Bundgaard
  9. Galatasaray
    76' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mostafa Mohamed · On: R. Falcao
  10. Galatasaray
    84' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Taylan Antalyalı · On: Aytaç Kara
  11. Randers FC
    87' Randers FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Egho · On: N. Brock-Madsen

Match Stats

Stat Randers FC Galatasaray
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 6
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 8
Corners 5 1
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 0
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by K. Akturkoglu put pressure on Randers FC, but they responded strongly
  • ▸ F. Lauenborg's equalizer in the 54th minute shifted momentum back in favor of Randers, providing a platform for a potential comeback
  • ▸ Both teams introduced fresh legs through multiple substitutions, but neither managed to break the deadlock