Match report
Galatasaray 2–1 Randers FC: Europa League Drama
Galatasaray
2–1
FT
Randers FC
Aug 26, 2021
Galatasaray edged out Randers FC in a dramatic UEFA Europa League encounter, securing a 2–1 victory. The Danes took the lead early through M. Egho, but P. van Aanholt and an own goal from F. Lauenborg turned the tide for the Turkish giants. Both teams saw multiple yellow cards, and Galatasaray's tactical substitutions were key in their comeback.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Galatasaray 2–1 Randers FC
- • M. Egho opened the scoring for Randers FC at the 11th minute
- • P. van Aanholt equalized for Galatasaray in the 48th minute
- • F. Lauenborg scored an own goal for Galatasaray in the 59th minute
- • Multiple substitutions and yellow cards marked the game, including key changes by Galatasaray
Lineups
Galatasaray
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 F. Muslera (G)
- 6 P. van Aanholt (D)
- 5 A. Öztürk (D)
- 27 C. Luyindama (D)
- 93 S. Boey (D)
- 89 S. Feghouli (M)
- 4 T. Antalyalı (M)
- 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (M)
- 22 B. Kutlu (M)
- 8 R. Babel (F)
- 90 M. Diagne (F)
Substitutes
- 53 B. Yılmaz
- 54 E. Kılınç
- 35 A. Kara
- 11 Mostafa Mohamed
- 20 E. Akbaba
- 70 Y. Akgün
- 13 İ. Çipe
- 24 K. Arslan
- 98 B. Balaban
- 19 Ö. Bayram
- 2 D. Yedlin
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)
- 10 T. Kehinde (M)
- 6 L. Johnsen (M)
- 45 M. Egho (F)
Substitutes
- 9 J. Ankersen
- 18 T. Klysner
- 19 O. Bundgaard
- 99 A. Kamara
- 40 F. Bundgaard
- 2 S. Graves
- 24 I. Salou
- 17 J. Lauridsen
- 25 J. Dakir
- 21 K. Leth
- 44 N. Brock-Madsen
- 16 M. Enggård
Timeline
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11' Randers FC Goal · Normal GoalM. Egho · Assist: T. Kehinde
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39' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardP. van Aanholt
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46' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: B. A. Yilmaz
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48' Galatasaray Goal · Normal GoalP. van Aanholt · Assist: R. Babel
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54' Randers FC Card · Yellow CardM. Egho
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59' Galatasaray Goal · Own GoalF. Lauenborg
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62' Randers FC subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Tibbling · On: J. Ankersen
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62' Randers FC subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Hammershøy-Mistrati · On: T. Klysner
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62' Randers FC subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Kopplin · On: O. Bundgaard
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66' Randers FC Card · Yellow CardL. Johnsen
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69' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardChristian Luyindama
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70' Randers FC subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Egho · On: A. Kamara
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71' Randers FC Card · Yellow CardA. Kamara
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73' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Babel · On: E. Kilinc
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80' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3Off: Taylan Antalyalı · On: Aytaç Kara
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83' Randers FC subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Kehinde · On: F. Bundgaard
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88' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Diagne · On: Mostafa Mohamed
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88' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Feghouli · On: E. Akbaba
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90'+1 Randers FC Card · Yellow CardS. Piesinger
Match Stats
| Stat | Galatasaray | Randers FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 20 | 6 |
| Corners | 10 | 2 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 4 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ P. van Aanholt's equalizer for Galatasaray in the 48th minute shifted momentum
- ▸ The own goal by F. Lauenborg in the 59th minute secured the victory for Galatasaray, turning the game in their favor