Galatasaray draws 1-1 with Dutch team AZ Alkmaar in Europa League week 5

Galatasaray played to a 1-1 draw against AZ Alkmaar in the 5th week of the UEFA Europa League.

The match, held in Alkmaar, saw the hosts take an early lead in the 2nd minute through Sven Mijnans, while Galatasaray responded just before halftime with a goal from Victor Osimhen in the 43rd minute.

ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 28: Sven Mijnans of AZ Alkmaar competes for the ball with Abdulkerim Bardakcı (42) of Galatasaray during the UEFA Europa League match between Galatasaray and AZ Alkmaar at AFAS Stadium in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, on November 28, 2024. ( Mustafa Yalçın - Anadolu Agency )ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 28: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray leaps over goalkeeper Hobie Verhulst of AZ Alkmaar during the UEFA Europa League match between Galatasaray and AZ Alkmaar at AFAS Stadium in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, on November 28, 2024. ( Mustafa Yalçın - Anadolu Agency )

In the final moments of the match, AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit was sent off in the 90+3rd minute with a second yellow card, leaving the hosts with 10 men.

With this result, Galatasaray extended its unbeaten run and increased its points total to 11, while AZ Alkmaar reached 7 points.

In the 6th week of the tournament, Galatasaray will travel to Malmö on December 12, while AZ Alkmaar will face Ludogorets on the same date.

November 28, 2024 11:05 PM GMT+03:00