Game Overview

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Weather And Pitch Conditions

Weather Conditions

The weather for the final game was hot and dry, with temperatures reaching into the mid-30s Celsius (mid-90s Fahrenheit). The heat and humidity were sure to be a factor in the match, with both teams needing to manage their energy levels and hydration.

Pitch Conditions

The pitch at the stadium was in good condition, with the grass well-maintained and providing a good surface for the players to play on. The pitch was not too hard or soft, and was expected to hold up well throughout the match. Overall, the weather and pitch conditions were suitable for an exciting and competitive final match.

Formations

Home Team

4-2-3-1

Galatasaray lined up in their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, with Fernando Muslera starting in goal and a back four of Mariano, Marcão, Christian Luyindama, and Taylan Antalyali. The double pivot in midfield was made up of Okay Yokuşlu and Jean Michael Seri, while the attacking trio behind the lone striker consisted of Sofiane Feghouli, Arda Turan, and Ryan Donk.

Galatasaray started the game brightly, with the midfield duo of Yokuşlu and Seri working well to win the ball back and initiate attacking moves. Feghouli and Turan provided pace and creativity on the wings, while Donk was a physical presence up front. The home side had a number of chances to open the scoring in the first half, but were unable to convert them.

In the second half, Galatasaray continued to press and create chances, but were again thwarted by some excellent goalkeeping from their opponents. The defense, anchored by Marcão and Luyindama, looked solid for the most part, but did concede a few chances on the counter attack.

Overall, it was a solid performance from Galatasaray, who will be disappointed not to have come away with all three points. The midfield duo of Yokuşlu and Seri worked well together, and the attacking trio of Feghouli, Turan, and Donk caused problems for the opposition defense. However, the team will need to work on their finishing in order to turn their dominance into goals.

Away Team

4-1-4-1

Home Team (Galatasaray SK) Linup

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Bench

Away Team (Galatasaray SK) Linup

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Home Team (Galatasaray SK) Set Play Analysis

Attacking

Galatasaray's offensive set plays were somewhat less effective, with the team struggling to create clear chances from either corners or free kicks. On corners, the team struggled to find a consistent delivery, with a number of their corners failing to beat the first man. When they did manage to get the ball into the box, the team struggled to win aerial duels and create shooting opportunities.

Free kicks were also a weakness for Galatasaray, with the team failing to create any meaningful chances from the set pieces. The delivery was often too deep or too wide, making it easy for the opposition to clear the ball.

Overall, while Galatasaray's defensive set plays were generally solid, the team will need to work on improving their delivery and execution on both corners and free kicks if they want to create more chances from set pieces.

Defensive

Galatasaray's defensive set plays were generally well-organized, with the team showing good communication and positioning on both corner kicks and free kicks. The back four of Mariano, Marcão, Christian Luyindama, and Taylan Antalyali worked well together to defend against the opposition's aerial threats, with Marcão and Luyindama particularly effective in winning headers and clearing the ball.

On corner kicks, Galatasaray employed a zonal marking system, with the defenders taking up positions around the six-yard box and the midfielders dropping back to provide additional cover. The team was generally successful in preventing the opposition from creating clear chances from corners, although there were a few occasions where they were caught out by quick, short corners.

Free kicks were also well-defended by Galatasaray, with the team maintaining a compact shape and getting bodies behind the ball to block shots and clear any rebounds.

Away Team (İstanbulspor) Set Play Analysis

Attacking

Defensive