Galatasaray comes back from 3-0 down against Pendikspor in friendly match
Facing Pendikspor during the international break, the yellow-red team managed to equalize the score in a match where they fell three goals behind.
Galatasaray drew 3-3 with Pendikspor in a friendly match played during the international break, despite falling 3-0 behind. The match, played under heavy rain at Pendik Stadium, was watched from the stands by Galatasaray Club President Dursun Özbek and board members.
Pendikspor's First Half Dominance
In the 15th minute of the match, Pendikspor took a 1-0 lead with a header by Taha Emre İnce from a corner kick. The home team went into the dressing room with a 3-0 lead thanks to goals scored by Hakan Yeşil in the 24th minute and Bekir Karadeniz in the 35th minute.
Galatasaray's Second Half Comeback
Putting its weight on the game in the second half, the yellow-red team reduced the deficit with goals from Arda Ünyay in the 67th minute and Abdullah Kolazlı in the 84th minute. The score was leveled at 3-3 with a penalty kick scored by Kaan Ayhan in the 88th minute.
Starting Lineups and New Transfers
Galatasaray took to the pitch with a squad consisting of Enes Emre Büyük, Kaan Ayhan, Arda Ünyay, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Kazımcan Karataş, Eyüp Aydın, İlkay Gündoğan, Can Armando Güner, Gabriel Sara, Berat Luş, and Leroy Sane. New transfer El Chadaille Bitshiabu wore the yellow-red jersey for the first time in this match.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Upon the return from the international break, Galatasaray will host Kasımpaşa at home in a Süper Lig match. Pendikspor, on the other hand, will be the guest of Sivasspor away for their league match.