Galatasaray 2-1 Goztepe
Updated
Galatasaray won: Galatasaray 2-1 Goztepe in the Süper Lig (Round 18) on Sat, 4 Jan 2025 at RAMS Park, İstanbul. Galatasaray goals: Victor Osimhen 10' (pen), Yunus Akgün 61'. Goztepe goals: Romulo Cruz 27'. Expected goals: 1.23-0.52. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Gabriel Sara (8.3).
Match report
Galatasaray beat Goztepe 2-1
Galatasaray narrowly beat Goztepe 2-1 at RAMS Park on Saturday 4 January in Süper Lig.
Victor Osimhen put Galatasaray ahead from the penalty spot on 10' (1-0), Romulo Cruz levelled for Goztepe on 27' (1-1) and Yunus Akgün restored Galatasaray's lead on 61' (2-1).
Galatasaray had 59% of the ball, shots were 12-7 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.23-0.52.
Gabriel Sara (Galatasaray) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 45,678. Referee: Alper Akarsu.
Match stats
| Galatasaray | Goztepe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.23 | 0.52 |
| Total shots | 12 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 20 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 302 (72%) | 188 (62%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 10 | 4 |
| Total shots | 12 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 5 |
Lineups
Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Fernando Muslera, Kaan Ayhan, Davinson Sánchez, Abdülkerim Bardakci, Ismail Jakobs, Lucas Torreira, Gabriel Sara, Baris Alper Yilmaz, Dries Mertens, Yunus Akgün, Victor Osimhen
Goztepe (5-3-2): Mateusz Lis, Koray Günter, Heliton, Malcom Bokele Mputu, Lasse Nielsen, Djalma, Kuryu Matsuki, Novatus Miroshi, Anthony Dennis, David Tijanic, Romulo Cruz
Key events
- 9' · Yellow card · Djalma (Goztepe)
- 10' · Goal · Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
- 27' · Goal · Romulo Cruz (Goztepe)
- 37' · Yellow card · Anthony Dennis (Goztepe)
- 58' · Yellow card · Gabriel Sara (Galatasaray)
- 61' · Goal · Yunus Akgün (Galatasaray)
- 69' · Substitution · Victor Hugo for David Tijanic (Goztepe)
- 69' · Substitution · Juan for Kuryu Matsuki (Goztepe)
- 74' · Substitution · Roland Sallai for Dries Mertens (Galatasaray)
- 87' · Substitution · Berkan Kutlu for Ismail Jakobs (Galatasaray)
- 87' · Substitution · Michy Batshuayi for Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
- 89' · Substitution · Ahmed Ildiz for Anthony Dennis (Goztepe)
- 89' · Substitution · Taha Altikardes for Lasse Nielsen (Goztepe)
- 89' · Substitution · Ismail Köybasi for Djalma (Goztepe)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Elias Jelert for Yunus Akgün (Galatasaray)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Victor Nelsson for Baris Alper Yilmaz (Galatasaray)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 1999: Galatasaray 19, draws 0, Goztepe 2.
Questions
Who won Galatasaray vs Goztepe?
Galatasaray won, 2-1 (Süper Lig) on Sat, 4 Jan 2025.
When and where is Galatasaray vs Goztepe?
Sat, 4 Jan 2025, 16:00 UTC at RAMS Park, İstanbul, Süper Lig.
What is the head-to-head record between Galatasaray and Goztepe?
In 21 league meetings since 1999: Galatasaray 19 wins, 0 draws, Goztepe 2 wins (goals 46-18).