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Galatasaray Dominate Possession and Shots in Istanbul Derby
Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe met at RAMS Park in Istanbul in a Turkish Süper Lig derby.
Before the match, Galatasaray were second with 19 points and Fenerbahçe third with 16, while leaders Amedspor had 20 points after playing one more game.
Galatasaray controlled more of the ball, with 61.7% possession and 426 passes compared with Fenerbahçe’s 38.3% and 255 passes.
Galatasaray also had 23 shots to Fenerbahçe’s four, though only eight of those shots were on target.
Fenerbahçe goalkeeper made six saves, while Galatasaray’s goalkeeper made one; the available statistics do not state the final score.
The derby mattered in the early title race, with both teams seeking to improve their position near the top of the table.
Galatasaray had 61.7% possession and 23 shots, compared with Fenerbahçe’s 38.3% possession and four shots.
Galatasaray recorded eight shots on target, while Fenerbahçe had three.
The match was an Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe at RAMS Park.
Before the derby, Galatasaray had 19 points and Fenerbahçe had 16 in the Süper Lig.
The reports describe the match as important to the teams’ position in the title race.
- Who
- Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe.
- What
- The Istanbul derby, in which Galatasaray had more possession and shots.
- When
- The reports place the match on October 26; one preview gives the local date as October 27.
- Where
- RAMS Park in Istanbul.
- Why
- The match had implications for the Süper Lig title race.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Galatasaray entered with 19 points from eight matches, three ahead of Fenerbahçe.
Galatasaray beat Lille 4-2 in the Champions League.
Galatasaray recorded 61.7% possession and 23 shots against Fenerbahçe's 38.3% possession and four shots.
- Possession
- Galatasaray 61.7%; Fenerbahçe 38.3%
- Total shots
- Galatasaray 23; Fenerbahçe 4
- Shots on target
- Galatasaray 8; Fenerbahçe 3
- Corners
- Galatasaray 10; Fenerbahçe 4
- Points before match
- Galatasaray 19; Fenerbahçe 16
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What people are saying
When you talk about the derby game, you talk about a very intense one and full of emotions and chaos
But we're looking forward to it. These are the kind of games you win and you can say you're halfway through the championship.
It's not going to be easy, definitely. They are also a good side.
But they're coming to RAMS Park, and this is a big advantage for us.