FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Galatasaray SK, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 2
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Match Preview
FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Galatasaray SK — Champions League Q at LFF Stadium, Vilnius.
- FK Zalgiris Vilnius 0 games · 0 pts (2025/25)
- Galatasaray SK 0 games · 0 pts (2025/25)
Luis Godinho
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Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FK Zalgiris Vilnius is hosting Galatasaray SK for another epic battle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Victor Nelsson made 6 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' FK Zalgiris Vilnius seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 12' It’s gonna be a card for Berkan Kutlu.
- 17' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 22' FK Zalgiris Vilnius is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 27' Olimpiu Morutan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 29' The referee calls foul for Nicolas Gorobsov. He receives a card.
- 34' Halil Dervisoglu has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 31 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 47' Mathias Oyewusi puts FK Zalgiris Vilnius on the lead.
- 52' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sacha Boey suffering a number of foals already.
- 57' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 61' Dries Mertens has so much to prove this time. He replaces Baris Yilmaz on 61 minute.
- 62' The Galatasaray SK manager makes a substitution. Berkan Kutlu departs to be replaced by Fredrik Midtsjo.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Liviu Antal. He replaces Mathias Oyewusi on 64 minute.
- 69' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 69 minutes.
- 73' Galatasaray SK manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Halil Dervisoglu is hanging Yunus Akgun on the field on 73 minute.
- 75' GOAL! Abdulkerim Bardakci scores on 75. Assisted by Dries Mertens
- 76' Nassim Hnid was booked on 76.
- 78' Goal! Halil Dervisoglu scores his 9 goal in 219 matches.
- 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Donatas Kazlauskas on 80.
- 80' Donatas Kazlauskas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oliver Buff on 80 minute.
- 84' It is a substitution in Galatasaray SK team. Angelino is replaced by Leo Dubois on 84 minute.
- 89' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FK Zalgiris Vilnius needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Donatas Kazlauskas.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
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FK Zalgiris Vilnius
Starting XI- 10
- 1
- 15
- 3
- 31
- 7
- 26
- 5
- 99
- 71
- 2
Bench- 22
- 13
- 80
- 9
- 33
- 25
- 12
- 96
- 77
- 4
- 8
- 23
Galatasaray SK
Starting XI-
3
Angelino ↓ Leo Dubois 84'
- 17
- 27
- 1
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11
Yunus Akgun ↓ Halil Dervisoglu 73'
- 25
- 93
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22
Berkan Kutlu ↓ Fredrik Midtsjo 62'
- 7
- 42
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53
Baris Yilmaz ↓ Dries Mertens 61'
Bench-
6
Fredrik Midtsjo ↑ 62'
- 54
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2
Leo Dubois ↑ 84'
- 23
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10
Dries Mertens ↑ 61'
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80
Olimpiu Morutan ↑ 73'
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21
Halil Dervisoglu ↑ 73'
- 40
- 30
- 88
- 35
- 83
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FK Zalgiris Vilnius Form