Match report

Rīgas FS Hold Off Galatasaray 2-2 in Europa League Clash

Rīgas FS
Rīgas FS
2–2
FT
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Oct 3, 2024

In a dramatic encounter at the Rīgas FS stadium, Galatasaray took an early lead through Dries Mertens but were pegged back by two goals from Rīgas FS before halftime. Despite intense pressure and multiple substitutions, neither side could claim victory as they settled for a 2-2 draw in their UEFA Europa League Group Stage match.

Key Facts

  • • Dries Mertens scored the first goal for Galatasaray at minute 12.
  • • Y. Akgun doubled Galatasaray's lead at minute 38 with an assist from D. Sanchez.
  • • J. Ikaunieks pulled one back for Rīgas FS at minute 40.
  • • L. Odisharia equalized for Rīgas FS at minute 54.

Lineups

Rīgas FS

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 40 F. Ondoa (G)
  • 11 R. Savaļnieks (D)
  • 23 H. Prenga (D)
  • 43 Ž. Lipušček (D)
  • 30 H. Njie (D)
  • 27 A. Markhiev (M)
  • 26 S. Panič (M)
  • 8 L. Odisharia (M)
  • 9 J. Ikaunieks (M)
  • 17 C. Kouadio (M)
  • 15 R. Ndjiki (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 D. Zelenkovs
  • 2 D. Balodis
  • 3 V. Osuagwu
  • 21 E. Stuglis
  • 25 P. Mareš
  • 16 S. Vilkovs
  • 49 M. Ķigurs
  • 1 P. Šteinbors
  • 22 D. Lemajič
  • 77 L. Silagadze

Galatasaray

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 19 G. Güvenç (G)
  • 23 K. Ayhan (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 42 A. Bardakcı (D)
  • 4 I. Jakobs (D)
  • 34 L. Torreira (M)
  • 20 Gabriel Sara (M)
  • 53 B. Yılmaz (M)
  • 10 D. Mertens (M)
  • 11 Y. Akgün (M)
  • 9 M. Icardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 M. Batshuayi
  • 8 K. Demirbay
  • 18 B. Kutlu
  • 30 Y. Demir
  • 83 E. Akman
  • 38 A. Ordu
  • 67 B. Luş
  • 25 V. Nelsson
  • 24 E. Jelert
  • 60 H. Yükseloğlu
  • 90 M. Baltacı
  • 12 B. Şen

Timeline

  1. Galatasaray
    12' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    Dries Mertens
  2. Galatasaray
    18' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Akgun

    Simulation

  3. Rīgas FS
    26' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Ndjiki · On: D. Zelenkovs
  4. Rīgas FS
    30' Rīgas FS Card · Yellow Card
    S. Panic

    Foul

  5. Galatasaray
    38' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Akgun · Assist: D. Sanchez
  6. Rīgas FS
    40' Rīgas FS Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ikaunieks
  7. Rīgas FS
    46' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Savalnieks · On: D. Balodis
  8. Rīgas FS
    54' Rīgas FS Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Odisharia
  9. Galatasaray
    64' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Ayhan · On: M. Batshuayi
  10. Galatasaray
    77' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Torreira · On: K. Demirbay
  11. Rīgas FS
    78' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Kouadio · On: V. Osuagwu
  12. Rīgas FS
    83' Rīgas FS Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ikaunieks

    Foul

  13. Galatasaray
    85' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    K. Demirbay

    Foul

  14. Galatasaray
    86' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Abdülkerim Bardakçı · On: B. Kutlu
  15. Galatasaray
    86' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Dries Mertens · On: Y. Demir
  16. Rīgas FS
    90'+4 Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Odisharia · On: E. Stuglis

Match Stats

Stat Rīgas FS Galatasaray
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 69% 90%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 16
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 236 725
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 1.19 2.35
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 25% 75%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 163 650
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 0 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rīgas FS's quick response to Galatasaray's early goals with two consecutive strikes in the first half shifted momentum towards them.
  • ▸ Substitutions made by both teams in the second half, such as R. Savalnieks coming on for D. Balodis and L. Odisharia replacing V. Osuagwu, helped maintain competitive balance.