Match report
AZ Alkmaar Stuns Galatasaray with 1-1 Draw in Europa League
AZ Alkmaar
1–1
FT
Galatasaray
Nov 28, 2024
AZ Alkmaar held off the formidable Galatasaray to secure a crucial 1-1 draw in their UEFA Europa League clash. Sven Mijnans put AZ ahead early on, but Victor Osimhen's equalizer from Dries Mertens' assist kept the Turkish giants competitive throughout.
Key Facts
- • AZ Alkmaar scored first via Sven Mijnans in the 2nd minute.
- • Victor Osimhen equalized for Galatasaray with an assist from Dries Mertens in the 43rd minute.
- • Galatasaray's Y. Akgun received a yellow card for argument at kick-off.
- • AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit was sent off late in the match after receiving a second yellow card.
Lineups
AZ Alkmaar
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 41 J. Zoet (G)
- 16 S. Maikuma (D)
- 6 P. Koopmeiners (D)
- 5 Alexandre Penetra (D)
- 18 D. Møller Wolfe (D)
- 8 J. Clasie (M)
- 10 S. Mijnans (M)
- 28 Z. Buurmeester (M)
- 23 M. Lahdo (F)
- 9 T. Parrott (F)
- 7 R. van Bommel (F)
Substitutes
- 21 E. Poku
- 33 D. Kwakman
- 26 K. Smit
- 30 D. Kasius
- 35 M. Meerdink
- 17 J. Addai
- 12 H. Verhulst
- 14 K. Belić
- 4 B. Martins Indi
- 34 M. de Wit
- 3 W. Goes
- 31 D. Deen
Galatasaray
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. Muslera (G)
- 6 D. Sánchez (D)
- 25 V. Nelsson (D)
- 42 A. Bardakcı (D)
- 53 B. Yılmaz (M)
- 34 L. Torreira (M)
- 20 Gabriel Sara (M)
- 11 Y. Akgün (M)
- 10 D. Mertens (F)
- 45 V. Osimhen (F)
- 44 M. Batshuayi (F)
Substitutes
- 90 M. Baltacı
- 8 K. Demirbay
- 18 B. Kutlu
- 24 E. Jelert
- 22 H. Ziyech
- 68 R. Dilek
- 19 G. Güvenç
- 67 B. Luş
- 83 E. Akman
- 58 A. Yeşilyurt
- 65 K. Subaşı
- 12 B. Şen
Timeline
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?' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardY. Akgun
Argument
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2' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalS. Mijnans
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6' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardR. van Bommel
Simulation
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43' Galatasaray Goal · Normal GoalV. Osimhen · Assist: Dries Mertens
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44' AZ Alkmaar Var · Goal confirmedP. Koopmeiners
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46' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1Off: Victor Nelsson · On: M. Baltacı
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46' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Clasie · On: D. Kwakman
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64' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Batshuayi · On: K. Demirbay
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72' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3Off: Z. Buurmeester · On: Kees Smit
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72' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Lahdo · On: D. Kasius
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73' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardT. Parrott
Foul
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81' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Parrott · On: M. Meerdink
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84' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardDries Mertens
Foul
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86' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3Off: B. A. Yilmaz · On: B. Kutlu
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87' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Akgun · On: E. Jelert
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87' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5Off: Gabriel Sara · On: Hakim Ziyech
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88' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardV. Osimhen
Argument
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89' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardD. Sanchez
Foul
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90'+2 AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardKees Smit
Foul
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90'+2 AZ Alkmaar Card · Red CardKees Smit
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | AZ Alkmaar | Galatasaray |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 19 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 377 | 554 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | 1.67 | 2.10 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 8 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 279 | 453 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 12 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Sven Mijnans put AZ Alkmaar on the front foot and boosted their confidence.
- ▸ Victor Osimhen's equalizer for Galatasaray just before halftime shifted momentum back towards the Turkish club, leading to a tense second half.